People

Closing the deal for the new Big Bend National Park

 

The People of Big Bend

This place changes the people who experience it. The modern history of Big Bend if full of numerous characters and individuals who lived, struggled, and thrived in the unique environment of this region.

Here you'll find some of Big Bend's best characters: ranchers, residents, organizations, advocates, and park rangers.

 

• Mexican Settlers of Big Bend

• Chata Sada

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

• Everett Townsend

• Jodie Harris

• Juan de Leon

• Lady Bird Johnson

• Robert T. Hill

• Roman De La O

• Ross Maxwell