2019 Map of Panther Gulch East

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a sharp border through this international landscape, where the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor follows the deep bends of the water. The terrain is defined by the dramatic descent of Panther Gulch toward the riverbanks, marking the intersection of the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos. This 2019 survey documents a sparsely developed reach of the frontier, where the steep topography of the canyon walls dictates the course of the international boundary. The lack of roads or settlements underscores the protected and isolated nature of the wild river environment, preserving the arid canyon landscape exactly as the river has shaped it over centuries.