2010 Map of Paso Del Norte

About this map

Paso del Norte serves as the focal point for this Brewster County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and prominent peaks. The massive Santiago Mountains dominate the eastern reaches, while the Cochran Mountains rise in the northeast. Water and erosion have carved distinct pathways through the earth, notably the long corridor of Chalk Valley and the intermittent flow of Chalk Draw. The local geography is further marked by Black Mountain to the south and the deep indent of Bear Canyon. This modern topographic study reveals a sparse network of roads navigating the complex elevations, illustrating how the natural landforms dictated transportation routes and settlement in this corner of the Big Bend region long after the first ranchers arrived.