2010 Map of Panther Gulch West

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes along the international border in this 2010 survey of the desert landscape south of the Big Bend region. This map documents the boundary between the United States and Mexico, where the river serves as a natural divide defined by sharp bends and deep drainages. The interior terrain is marked by steep topographical features such as Barrel Canyon in the north and Palmas Canyon in the west, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into the river valley. The namesake Panther Gulch cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, highlighting a landscape where seasonal water flow has carved significant paths through the limestone and scrub. This digital-era survey provides a precise look at the drainage networks and border topography as they existed at the start of the 21st century.