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2010 Map of Terlingua

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Terlingua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Terlingua and the Terlingua Historic District anchor this West Texas landscape, showing a region defined by its proximity to the Chihuahuan Desert and the Big Bend frontier. The settlement pattern here is sparse but strategic, with Study Butte serving as a secondary hub connected by FM 170 HWY. Transportation and infrastructure are central to the map's story, featuring both the Terlingua Airport and La Loona Airport, reflecting the area's modern reliance on aviation for connectivity.

Water sources like Terlingua Creek, Rough Run, and Dawson Creek provide the primary drainage through the arid terrain, which is dominated by prominent peaks such as Maverick Mountain, Bee Mountain, and Sawmill Mountain. The inclusion of various springs, including Joe Black Spring and Cigar Spring, highlights the critical importance of reliable water points for desert survival and habitation. To the south, the Rattlesnake Mountains rise near the prominent The Long Draw, illustrating the complex topography that has shaped this mining and ranching legacy.