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2016 Map of Sue Peaks

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sue Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Big Bend National Park defines the southern portion of this landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the towering limestone formations of the Trans-Pecos. The map highlights the significant elevation changes between Margaret Basin and the high summits of Sue Peaks, part of the larger Sierra del Carmen range. This area is characterized by deep drainage systems like Wild Hog Canyon and the winding course of Heath Cr, which carves through Heath Canyon near the northeastern boundary.

Transport through this isolated terrain is limited to primitive routes such as Stillwell Crossing Rd and Ranch Rd 2627. These roads provide the only access to landmarks like Ernst Valley and the Sierra del Caballo Muerto. The topography reveals a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including North Telephone Canyon and Big Brushy Canyon, illustrating the erosive forces that have shaped this portion of Brewster County.