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2022 Map of Tesnus

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Tesnus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Castle Mtn and the surrounding high desert terrain of Brewster County define this landscape, where complex topography dictates the flow of intermittent waterways. The area is marked by significant elevation changes, ranging from the prominent Panther Peaks and Shely Peaks to the dramatic incision of Fin Del Mundo Canyon. These landforms create a natural corridor through Panther Gap, while ephemeral streams like Buffalo Soldier Cr and Maxon Cr reveal the drainage patterns of this arid environment.

Remote landmarks such as Hells Half Acre and Copeland Trap suggest a history of localized land use and ranching navigation in a region where water sources like Alamo Cr and Rough Cr were critical for survival. The arrangement of these features across the quadrangle illustrates the stark, unpopulated character of the Trans-Pecos, where geography itself serves as the primary record of human presence.