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2019 Map of Panther Junction

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Panther Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Big Bend National Park serves as the backdrop for this detailed topographic study, centered on the administrative hub at Panther Junction. The landscape is dominated by the high-relief peaks of the eastern Chisos Mountains, including Panther Peak, Pummel Peak, and the distinctive Crown Mtn. These geological formations are carved by dramatic drainage systems such as Green Gulch, Avery Canyon, and the sprawling Big Yellow Arroyo.

Historically significant water sources and early settlement sites are well-documented across the arid terrain. For researchers and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of Dugout Wells, McKinney Springs, and Glenn Spring, which were vital waypoints in this desert environment. The presence of Smugglers Gap and the transition from mountain slopes to the lowlands of Dugout Draw provide clear context for the region's transport and land-use patterns, connected by primitive routes like Glen Springs Rd and Pine Canyon Rd.