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2022 Map of Redford SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Redford SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the defining international boundary in this rugged desert landscape, where the United States of America and Mexico meet along a winding river corridor. The terrain north of the river is characterized by dramatic topographic relief, carved by a network of drainage systems including Tapado Canyon, Rancherias Canyon, and Canyon Colorado. These canyons cut through high plateaus, creating the sharp elevation changes that dominate the northeastern portion of the sheet.

Transportation through this isolated section of Presidio County is primarily facilitated by FM 170, which follows the river's path. Branching off this main road, a series of specialized paths like the Hoodoos Trl, Rancherias Loop Trl, and Closed Canyon Trl provide access to specific geological features. The presence of Closed Canyon suggests a narrow, deep-walled formation typical of the Big Bend region, offering a detailed record of the natural contours and wilderness access points as they existed in the early twenty-first century.