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Big Bend National Park

Park Statistics

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NPS/Big Bend National Park

Full moon rising over the Sierra Del Carmen

Big Bend National Park was authorized by Congress in 1935 to preserve and protect a representative area of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The park includes rich biological and geological diversity, cultural history, recreational resources, and outstanding opportunities for bi-national protection of our shared natural and cultural heritage.

From these pages you'll find information on a variety of topics relating to the park and park management.

Big Bend Fact Sheet [175kb PDF file]
Updated annually, this brochure includes a variety of overview information and statistics related to Big Bend National Park. Fits on legal-size paper.


			Did You Know? The population of the Big Bend prior to the establishment of the National Park in 1944 was approximately 155 people, evenly divided between hispanics and anglos. Most of the hispanic families lived along the river and practiced subsistence farming; the anglo families were mostly ranchers. more...

Last Updated: February 08, 2008 at 17:46 EST