2019 Map of Lajitas

About this map

Lajitas sits on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, serving as a critical gateway where the high desert meets the river's edge. This 2019 survey documents a landscape defined by significant topographic shifts, from the prominent Lajitas Mesa and Comanche Mesa to the massive Wax Factory Laccolith. The map records a network of historical transit routes and resource extraction sites, including the N Lone Star Mine and a Rock Quarry. Local landmarks such as the Madrid House and the Lajitas Natural Bridge provide specific points of interest for historical research. Further south, the map details the entrance to Big Bend National Park near Mesa de Anguila, while to the north, drainage patterns like Fresno Canyon and Contrabando Canyon illustrate the complex hydrography feeding into the main river channel.