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2019 Map of Sosa Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sosa Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sosa Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Brewster County, where the desert landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes and seasonal drainage patterns. The southwestern portion of the map is occupied by the high ridges of the Santiago Mountains, which overlook the winding course of Maravillas Cr. This ephemeral waterway cuts through the arid terrain, creating a natural corridor between the uplands and the lower basins.

Human activity is concentrated along several key thoroughfares, including the arterial route of 385 and secondary paths like Dove Mountain Rd. The topography is marked by significant geographic depressions, most notably the deep clefts of Big Dark Canyon and Little Dark Canyon. These features illustrate the erosion-heavy character of the Trans-Pecos environment, providing essential context for those studying the land use and ranching infrastructure of this remote West Texas region.