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1940s map of Big Bend  

Did You Know?
In his essay "Disorder and early sorrow," environmental writer Edward Abbey tells of his first visit to Big Bend in 1952. He and his fiancée attempted to travel the primitive River Road from Castolon to Rio Grande Village in a Ford convertible. The journey wrecked both the car and his relationship.
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Last Updated: August 19, 2006 at 17:53 EST