2013 Map of Guadalupe Peak

About this map

The high peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains define this corner of the Trans-Pecos, featuring the highest point in Texas at Guadalupe Peak. Below the dramatic limestone face of El Capitan, the landscape transitions into the drainage of the Delaware River and Nickel Cr. The 2013 survey illustrates the balance between the preserved wilderness of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the area's ranching heritage, visible at Frijole Ranch and Ligon Ranch. Water is the critical factor in this arid environment, marked by a series of essential sources including Smith Spring, Juniper Spring, and Manzanita Spring. Near the road junction at Pine Springs, the Pine Spring Campground serves as a modern hub for visitors within the same canyons where early settlers established the Guadalupe Ranch. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons such as Pine Spring Canyon and Smith Canyon, which lead toward the high ridges of Hunter Peak and the unique forested bowl known simply as The Bowl.