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2016 Map of Langtry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Langtry sits at a critical bend in the Rio Grande, marking the international border between the United States and Mexico. This desert landscape is defined by deep incisions in the limestone, where drainages like Pump Canyon, Mile Canyon, and Eagle Nest Cr converge toward the river. Much of the riverfront and its immediate hinterland falls within the Amistad National Recreation Area, protecting a topography of steep-walled canyons and dry vegas.

Local landmarks such as Babb Cem and Smokeys Vega provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of this borderland outpost. The road network, including Hartgrove-Winters Rd and Pandale Rd, branches out from the settlement to navigate the dissected plateau. This survey highlights the stark geography of Val Verde County, where water sources like Seep Springs and Seep Canyon were vital to the survival of early inhabitants and travelers.