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2022 Map of Lajitas

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lajitas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a dramatic international boundary through this 2022 survey, marking the southern edge of the Lajitas settlement where the border meets the desert. The landscape is defined by its complex geologic structures, notably the Wax Factory Laccolith and the broad elevated planes of Lajitas Mesa and Comanche Mesa. This arid terrain is cross-cut by a dense network of ancient and modern pathways, ranging from the historic Contrabandista's Trl to the Camino Viejo Trl, suggesting a long history of cross-border movement and trade.

Industrial and natural landmarks dot the territory, including the Lone Star Mine tucked into the northern ridges and the Lajitas Natural Bridge near the canyon floor. At the river's edge, the Lajitas Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for the local community. To the east, the boundary of Big Bend National Park signals the transition into protected lands, while drainage systems like Fresno Canyon and Contrabando Canyon dictate the rugged local geography.