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2016 Map of Lajitas

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lajitas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this high-desert region of the Big Bend. The small settlement of Lajitas sits at the southern edge of the sheet, where Ranch Rd 170 meets the river near Comanche Mesa. The landscape is defined by its geological landmarks, including the Wax Factory Laccolith and the prominent Lajitas Natural Bridge.

Historically, the area was tied to the extraction industry, as evidenced by the N Lone Star Mine located northeast of the townsite. Access through this terrain is provided by a network of paths such as the Old Government Road, Rock Quarry Trail, and the Fresno Divide Trail. The eastern edge of the map encompasses a portion of Big Bend National Park, marking a transition from ranching and mining history toward preservation.