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1971 Map of Agua Adentro Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Agua Adentro Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Agua Adentro Spring and Rancho Viejo Spring anchor the northern reaches of this high desert landscape, highlighting the critical importance of water sources in this part of Presidio County. The terrain is dominated by the Bofecillos Mountains, where dramatic elevations like Agua Adentro Mountain and Bofecillos Peak rise above deep-cut drainage systems such as Las Burras Canyon and Tapado Canyon.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, centered on ranching and early land use. Local landmarks include Papalote Severo and Papalote Colorado, terms often indicating windmills or water tanks, alongside a Corral and Alamito Dam. Small-scale extraction is noted at a Gravel Pit and scattered prospects, while a network of jeep trails provides the only access through the winding arroyos and steep slopes of the Rancherias Canyon area.