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2022 Map of Whirlwind Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Elephant Mtn dominates the northern skyline of this landscape in Brewster County, marking a rugged high point above the surrounding basin. The drainage patterns here define the terrain, with Bear Canyon cutting deeply into the western slopes and the ephemeral waters of Calamity Creek winding southward toward Butcherknife Draw. This topographic study reveals a classic West Texas basin-and-range environment where water is the primary architect of the land's character.

Whirlwind Spring serves as a critical named water source in this arid region, situated at the base of the western foothills. The map trace follows the north-south corridor of Route 118, which provides the only major navigational spine through the open country. To the east, the relatively level expanse of Chalk Valley contrasts with the sharp relief of the mountains, illustrating the dramatic geological transitions typical of the Big Bend region's outskirts.