2016 Map of Paso Del Norte

About this map

Paso del Norte stands at the northwestern corner of this Brewster County landscape, marking a historical passage point through the arid West Texas terrain. The map is defined by the significant vertical relief of the Cochran Mountains in the northeast, where Bear Canyon cuts deeply into the uplift. To the south, the isolated mass of Black Mtn rises above the surrounding basin, creating a prominent landmark for those navigating this portion of the Trans-Pecos. Drainage patterns are clearly etched into the desert floor, with Chalk Draw and the broad Chalk Valley serving as the primary geographical features that channel seasonal water through this sparsely populated cattle country. This 2016 survey provides a precise modern record of the roads and physical landmarks that have long dictated movement through these high-altitude desert basins.