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2019 Map of Gilliland Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gilliland Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gilliland Peak rises as a prominent landmark within the Glass Mountains in Brewster County, marking a landscape defined by significant topographic relief and arid drainages. This high-desert terrain is characterized by massive formations such as Cathedral Mtn and Iron Mtn, which dominate the southern and eastern horizons. These peaks provide a stark vertical contrast to the basin floors where seasonal watercourses like Peña Colorado Cr and Moose Draw have carved their paths through the limestone and igneous rock.

Water management and natural passage through this part of the Trans-Pecos are reflected in the presence of Road Canyon, a natural corridor through the northern heights. The absence of dense settlement highlights the ranching and wilderness character of this region, where geographical features serve as the primary navigational markers and historical points of interest for those studying the remote high-country of West Texas.