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2016 Map of Roys Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Roys Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this desert landscape, characterized by dramatic elevation changes from the Sierra del Carmen to the deep incision of Tornillo Cr. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this arid environment, marking vital catchment points like Willow Tank, Ernst Tinaja, and Carlota Tinaja. These water sources historically sustained travelers and wildlife through the central corridor of the park.

Physical geography is the primary narrative here, with names that reflect the rugged geological formations, such as Banta Shut-In and Estufa Canyon. The presence of the Old Ore Rd provides a historical link to the region's mining and transport past, winding through the McKinney Hills toward Roys Peak. Researchers will find a preserved view of landforms including the Cuesta Carlota and the low-lying Ernst Basin, which define the eastern reaches of this Chihuahuan Desert terrain.