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1971 Map of San Vicente

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of San Vicente
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Big Bend National Park serves as the backdrop for this 1970s survey of the arid borderlands along the Rio Grande. This landscape is defined by the legacy of early settlements and seasonal water sources, featuring several historical locations including La Noria (Site), San Vicente (Site), and La Clocha (Site). These sites, alongside a Gravel Pit and the active settlement of San Vicente, illustrate the fragile human footprint in this desert environment.

Transportation routes are heavily influenced by the topography, marked by the Old Ore Road and various sections of Pack Trail winding through the terrain. Notable landmarks like Black Knob and the Cuesta Carlotta rise above the drainage systems of Tornillo Creek, Glenn Draw, and Juniper Draw. The international boundary is clearly delineated where the river forms the border between the United States and Mexico, specifically at the San Vicente Crossing.