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1965 Map of Emory Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Emory Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a winding international boundary along the southern edge of this West Texas landscape, framing the expansive desert and mountain reaches of Big Bend National Park. The topography is dominated by the massive Santiago Mountains and Rosillo Mountains, interspersed with dozens of critical water sources like Indian Head Spring and Panther Spring. These springs and tanks were vital for the scattered ranching operations indicated throughout the region.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Fresno Mine, situated near the confluence of Terlingua Creek and other seasonal drainages. The map captures a transition period where traditional land use coexists with the expanding conservation boundaries of the park. Prominent peaks such as Santiago Peak and Stillwell Mountain serve as landmarks across the Brewster County high desert, while landmarks like Christmas Wells Tank illustrate the infrastructure required to sustain life in this arid terrain.