2022 Map of Smoky Creek

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this section of Brewster County. Much of the northern terrain is situated within Big Bend National Park, characterized by the high elevations of the Chisos Mountains. The topography is marked by significant vertical relief, featuring Triangulation Station Mtn and the steep walls of Smugglers Canyon in the northwest. Drainage patterns are dominated by ephemeral systems like Smoky Cr, which cuts through the desert floor toward the river. Human presence is limited to the rugged River Rd W, tracing the northern bank above the flood plain. This survey reflects the modern management of these protected lands, highlighting the natural barriers formed by the Sierra de Chino and the winding river corridor.