2010 Map of Smoky Creek

About this map

Buenos Aires and Sierra Chino mark the sparse human presence along this remote reach of the international border in Brewster County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rio Grande, which separates the United States of America and Mexico. Dramatic geologic features dominate the terrain, including the sharp relief of Smugglers Canyon and the prominent Triangulation Station Mountain. The presence of Black Dike and the Sierra de Chino range suggests a complex volcanic and erosional history in this desert environment. Navigation through the area is largely limited to the path of River Rd W, which follows the river's northern bank. Small ephemeral drainage systems like Smoky Creek carve through the arid landscape, highlighting the importance of the primary river as the region's lifeblood.