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2016 Map of Packsaddle Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Packsaddle Mountain dominates the landscape of this Brewster County region, where desert drainages and high relief define the topography. The intermittent flow of Terlingua Creek and its associated Cheosa Waterhole provide critical points of interest in an otherwise arid environment. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern road network servicing the high desert, including Terlingua Ranch Rd and Agua Fria Rd, which connect isolated high points like Taurus Mesa and Gray Hill.

The map reveals a sprawling landscape of named draws and flats, such as Comanche Prairie and the deep incisions of Nine Point Draw and Adobe Walls Draw. Named peaks such as Camels Hump and the distinctive Red Bluff serve as primary landmarks for navigation through the northern reaches of the Big Bend country. Local thoroughfares like Stargazer Rd and Mailbox Rd reflect the remote residential and ranching character of the area in the early 21st century.