2012 Map of Paso Del Norte

About this map

Paso del Norte defines the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Brewster County, where a complex network of unpaved roads and tracks navigates a series of distinct geological formations. The terrain is marked by the Cochran Mountains in the northeast and the prominent rise of Black Mtn to the south. This era of mapping shows a region shaped by natural drainage patterns and topographical boundaries rather than dense settlement, with the broad Chalk Valley carving through the central portion of the quadrangle. The presence of named features like Bear Canyon suggests a landscape where specific watercourses and mountain gaps served as critical landmarks for navigation across this isolated stretch of West Texas.