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2012 Map of Santana Mesa

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Santana Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a deep path through this borderland landscape, defining the international boundary between Texas and Chihuahua. This 2012 survey captures a transition in land use, where the protected terrain of Big Bend Ranch State Park meets the arid high ground of Santana Mesa. The presence of Ranch Road 170 provides the primary transit artery through the canyon-scored desert, following the river's course as it passes through Canyon Colorado and Canyon Madera.

Hydrological features are critical markers in this environment, with Panther Cr draining from the north through the steep-walled Panther Canyon. Remote water sources such as Seep Spring and Trough Spring reflect the sparse but essential landmarks necessary for cattle ranching and survival in the Chihuahuan Desert. The map serves as a detailed record of topographical relief and river morphology along this specific stretch of the United States-Mexico border.