Tornillo Creek carves a critical path through this arid landscape, winding past the McKinney Hills and through the notable Banta Shut-In. The topography is dominated by the looming presence of Sierra Del Carmen to the east, while the central heights of Roys Peak overlook a terrain marked by deep washes and drainage systems. This 2010 survey illustrates the isolation and geological complexity of the Big Bend region, where seasonal water sources like Carlota Tinaja and Willow Tank served as vital points in an otherwise unforgiving environment.
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1903 · Chisos Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Chisos Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1930 · Stillwell Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Glenn Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · McKinney Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Grapevine Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Ernst Valley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Boquillas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000