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1971 Map of Yellow Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Yellow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Yellow Hill and Pinks Peak define the high elevations of this Brewster County landscape, surveyed in the early 1970s. This arid terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns, with the significant Terlingua Creek flowing along the eastern edge and the winding Saltgrass Draw cutting through the central portion of the quadrangle. The presence of a Spring near Black Ridge suggests the critical importance of water sources in this dry environment.

Transportation throughout the Blue Range is limited to a network of primitive tracks, labeled as Jeep Trail, which follow the contours of the land and dry washes. The unusual toponym Lefthand Shutup reflects the distinctive vernacular naming conventions found in this part of Texas, likely indicating a narrow canyon or restricted passage. This map serves as a detailed record of the physical geography of the Big Bend region before further modern developments altered the landscape.