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2010 Map of Tule Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tule Mountain and the expansive Burro Mesa dominate this West Texas landscape, defined by a complex network of arroyos and desert peaks. The area around Saint Helena Canyon Junction serves as a critical point for local navigation where Alamo Creek and Dawson Creek converge. Historically significant water sources in this arid environment, such as Bitter Spring and Indian Head Spring, appear tucked away near the slopes of Dogie Mountain.

The drainage patterns of Rough Run and Cottonwood Creek illustrate the natural erosion of the Chihuahuan Desert, cutting through the terrain to create landmarks like Apache Canyon and the distinctive formation known as The Sphinx. These features, along with Slickrock Mountain to the north, provide essential landmarks for researchers studying the geographic evolution and early cattle-ranching trails of Brewster County.