2012 Map of McComb Canyon

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the southern boundary of this arid Texas-Chihuahua borderland, where the terrain is dominated by a complex network of deep drainages. Remote outposts like Chambers Ranch and Loveless Ranch represent the primary human imprint on this landscape, positioned near critical water sources in a region defined by its canyons. The map tracks the winding course of McComb Cr as it carves through McComb Canyon, joined by smaller tributaries such as Walker Cr. These ephemeral waterways and the presence of McComb Spring were historically vital for sustaining livestock and settlement in the high desert. Various named relief features, including Chilicote Canyon, Musgrave Canyon, and Cold Water Canyon, illustrate the deeply dissected topography north of the international border.