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2010 Map of Paradise Draw

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Paradise Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Paradise Valley dominates the southwestern portion of this West Texas terrain, where the ephemeral drainage of Paradise Draw cuts a path through the high desert floor. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevations, from the isolated prominence of Hat Mountain and Housetop Mountain in the northwest to the flat-topped expanse of Cartwright Mesa in the south.

Hydrological patterns in Presidio County are centered around intermittent systems like Hackberry Draw and Crystal Creek, which eventually feed into Terlingua Creek as it flows toward the southeast. This 2010 survey details the complex topography of mesas and mesas, including Whirlwind Mesa and Gemelo Mesa, providing an essential reference for understanding the natural corridors and landforms that have historically shaped movement and land use in this part of the Big Bend region.