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2016 Map of Tesnus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tesnus sits along the railroad corridor in this Brewster County landscape, serving as a primary point of reference in an area defined by isolated peaks and ephemeral drainage systems. The geography is dominated by the high elevations of Castle Mtn and the Shely Peaks, where the terrain drops sharply into narrow corridors like Fin Del Mundo Canyon. Water remains the primary architect of the local topography, with China Draw and Maxon Cr illustrating the complex network of seasonal washes that feed into Alamo Cr.

Evidence of ranching and land use appears through features such as Copeland Trap and the pass at Panther Gap. The map also identifies culturally evocative landmarks like Hells Half Acre, reflecting the vernacular naming traditions of West Texas. This 2016 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the drainage patterns from Panther Peaks to the lower reaches of S Alamo Cr, capturing the area's transition from high summits to desert basins.