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1970 Map of Solis

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Solis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a deep international boundary through this remote West Texas landscape, as documented in a 1970 field check. Located within the southern reaches of Big Bend National Park, the terrain is defined by the massive uplift of Mariscal Mountain and the winding corridor of San Vicente Canyon. Historically significant sites dot the riverbank, including the ruins at Casa de Piedra and small settlement points like Rooneys Place and Gomptons.

Ephemeral drainage patterns such as Juniper Draw, Glenn Draw, and Fresno Creek illustrate the arid hydrology of the Chihuahuan Desert. The map identifies specific landing points along the river, most notably Solis and Solis Landing, providing a detailed record of the sparse human footprint in this border region. Evidence of early habitation and movement is further noted by the presence of a lone grave and several unnamed trails leading toward the interior.