2012 Map of The Basin

About this map

The Chisos Mountains rise sharply in this 2012 depiction of the high desert and mountain landscape within Big Bend National Park. Central to the map is the developed area of The Basin, where the Chisos Mountain Lodge sits surrounded by prominent vertical relief like Casa Grande Peak and Pulliam Peak. The network of canyons and peaks includes the iconic narrow drainage known as The Window and the high summit of Lost Mine Peak. Historically relevant landmarks such as Old Ranch and Basin Junction illustrate the intersection of early settlement footprints and modern park infrastructure. The map records numerous seasonal water sources vital to this arid environment, including Cattail Falls, Kibbe Spring, and Window Springs, which feed drainages like Oak Cr and Ash Cr.