2016 Map of Pecos High Bridge

About this map

Amistad National Recreation Area dominates this West Texas landscape, where the confluence of major drainages has created a complex network of steep-walled canyons and submerged valleys. The iconic Pecos High Bridge serves as a vital crossing point over the deep gorge, standing as a primary landmark in a region defined by its extreme topography. Much of the low-lying terrain is now occupied by the Amistad Reservoir, which has altered the original hydrology of the area, though features like Dead Man Springs remain as historic water sources. The surrounding land is deeply incised by numerous named drainages, including Shackelford Canyon, Faro Canyon, and the appropriately named Crazy Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of the drainage system leading toward the Rio Grande.