2022 Map of Grapevine Hills

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this desert landscape, where the dramatic elevation changes of the Rosillos Mountains meet the vast drainage systems of the Chihuahuan Desert. Significant peaks such as Choate Mtn and Angela Peak tower over the Canoe Valley, while the eponymous Grapevine Hills provide a distinctive geological formation to the south. Water is the primary architect and lifeblood of this arid region, evidenced by the numerous seasonal drainages like Tornillo Cr and Cottonwood Draw. The map records essential water sources for both wildlife and historic ranching operations, including Grapevine Springs, Neville Spring, and the isolated Mailbox Tank. Access through this remote terrain is primarily maintained via Persimmon Gap Road, which traverses the Tornillo Flat near Exhibit Ridge.