2016 Map of San Francisco Shutups

About this map

San Francisco Creek carves a winding path through this Brewster County landscape, defining the primary drainage system of the area. The terrain is characterized by the San Francisco Shutups, a distinct topographic narrowing where the creek passes through high ground. In the southeast, Beef Canyon provides a significant tributary draw into the main creek bed. This 2016 survey reflects the sparse, high-desert character of the Trans-Pecos region, where roads are infrequent and the land is shaped by seasonal water flow and stark elevation changes. The map offers a modern look at this corner of West Texas, useful for understanding contemporary land use and natural water features in a region defined by its geology.