2022 Map of Straddlebug Mountain

About this map

Green Valley dominates this arid landscape in Brewster County, defined by a network of seasonal drainage patterns that shape the local geography. The topography is anchored by the prominent Straddlebug Mtn, standing as a central landmark above the desert floor. Water, though often ephemeral, dictates the layout of the land, with Terlingua Cr and Musgrave Cr carving paths through the valley. This 2022 survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented infrastructure characteristic of the Big Bend region, where named drainage features like The Ditch and Butcherknife Draw serve as critical markers in a territory with few permanent settlements. The map's contour lines reveal the complex elevation changes that define the transition from flat valley floors to isolated peaks.