Green Valley dominates this arid landscape in Brewster County, defined by the winding course of Terlingua Cr and its local tributaries. The terrain is punctuated by the isolated rise of Straddlebug Mtn, a prominent landmark that overlooks the converging drainages of Musgrave Cr and the curiously named The Ditch. This 2019 survey provides a modern topographical study of the Chihuahuan Desert environment, illustrating the complex network of ephemeral waterways like Butcherknife Draw that shape the floor of the valley. The map reveals a high-elevation desert world where transportation is limited to local connectors and 4WD tracks, reflecting the sparse settlement and rugged isolation characteristic of this portion of the Texas Big Bend region.
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1917 · Agua Fria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Buck Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Buck Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Buck Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Agua Fria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000