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2012 Map of Panther Junction

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Panther Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Panther Junction serves as the central focal point for this section of Big Bend National Park, marking the intersection where several primary park routes converge. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, characterized by prominent peaks and hidden desert water sources. High points such as Panther Peak, Wright Mountain, and Pummel Peak dominate the topography, while the southern portion of the quadrangle features the massive formations of Nugent Mtn and Crown Mtn.

Ephemeral drainage patterns and canyons are critical features of this arid environment, evidenced by Pine Canyon and Green Gulch. Named springs like Quail Spring, Panther Spring, and Estufa Spring provide essential water points in an otherwise dry terrain. Navigational landmarks like Smugglers Gap and Lone Mountain reflect the area's history of movement through the desert, connected by established corridors such as Pine Canyon Rd and Glen Springs Rd.