Download free topo maps of Big Bend National Park. Use the adjoining 7.5 minute quadrangle legend to locate the Texas maps you need.
Big Bend National Park founded in 1944 and located in the State of Texas, protects a large part of the Chihuahuan Desert which includes mountains, desert and rivers. The park is considered important for the geologic and paleontologic value it presents. Here you will find fossils, prehistoric artifacts and historic cultural landscapes within the multi-faceted landscapes of the park. An hour's drive from the shores of the Rio Grande into the mile-high mountain above reveals an untamed landscape of stupendous beauty. At the Rio Grande Village you will find a Visitor's Center, information regarding nature trails, scenic drives, backpacking, hiking, cycling, climbing, camping and other pertinent information regarding the contrasting landscapes that you may encounter.