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2022 Map of Long Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Terlingua Cr carves a winding path through this corner of Brewster County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by intermittent watercourses and broad desert valleys. The terrain transitions from the elevated Long Hills in the north toward the lower expanse of Green Valley, where Crystal Cr and Musgrave Cr converge with the primary creek bed. This 2022 survey captures a largely undeveloped territory characterized by significant geological features like Point Draw and Hale Draw, which illustrate the region's natural erosion and runoff systems.

Human presence is sparse, centered on the Taurus Mesa Airport located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This isolated landing strip serves as a vital touchpoint for the remote ranching and research outposts that occupy the high desert plains. The map's layout of unimproved roads and drainage basins provides a clear view of the arid environment as it existed in the early 2020s, reflecting the enduringly open nature of the Big Bend region.