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2019 Map of The Basin

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of The Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this terrain, centered on the high elevations of the Chisos Mountains. The map provides a detailed view of the high-desert and mountain environment, where water sources like Croton Spring, Oak Spring, and Government Spring were essential for survival and settlement in this arid corner of Brewster County. The topography is defined by dramatic rises such as Casa Grande Peak, Pulliam Peak, and Crown Mtn, with narrow drainage routes like Green Gulch and Oak Canyon cutting through the landscape.

Transportation and access are shown via the Ross Maxwell Scenic Dr and the road to Basin Junctio, leading to the established hub at The Basin. Evidence of early exploration and prospecting remains visible in labels such as Lost Mine and Lost Mine Peak. Natural landmarks like The Window and Pinnacles stand alongside various springs, including Kibbe Spring and Cattail Falls Spring, which have long supported the local ecology and historical human activity in these mountains.