2022 Map of Panther Junction

About this map

Big Bend National Park serves as the expansive backdrop for this topographic study, centered on the high-desert terrain where the Chisos Mountains rise above the surrounding flats. The landscape is defined by massive formations such as Pummel Peak, Panther Peak, and Nugent Mtn, punctuated by vital water sources like Quail Spring and Rock Spring. Human presence is marked by the central hub at Panther Junction and the remote Nina Marie Seawell Hannold Gravesite near Hannold Hill. A network of thoroughfares, including the Rio Grande Village Road and Persimmon Gap Road, provides access to the primitive beauty of Pine Canyon and the natural passages of Smugglers Gap, reflecting the delicate balance between park infrastructure and the preserved wilderness.