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2010 Map of Shafter Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Shafter Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary on this desert landscape, separating the United States of America from Estados Unidos Mexicanos. The map documents a sparse, arid region defined by deep drainage networks and rugged elevations such as Shafter Hills and the prominent Shafter Canyon. While the area is largely uninhabited, historical transit points across the river remain vital, including Santa Rosa Crossing and El Moro Crossing.

Upland features like Loma Vista and Britton Canyon provide a detailed look at the topography north of the river, where ephemeral water sources like Dear Creek and Blue Water Hole Spring dot the terrain. Access through this backcountry is represented by Shafter Crossing Rd, tracing a route toward the river's edge. This 2010 survey is particularly useful for understanding the modern geography of the borderlands prior to extensive new security infrastructure.