2016 Map of Arroyo Melado

About this map

The Rio Grande valley along the international border between Texas and Mexico defines this landscape in Presidio County. The terrain is marked by a series of significant drainage systems flowing toward the river, including Arroyo Melado, Arroyo Chillon, and Arroyo Cnangas. These intermittent waterways, along with Spencer Creek and the Rodriguez Arroyo, illustrate the arid hydrology of the region near the southern tip of the Big Bend area. Cultural markers are sparse but significant for local history, notably the Ochoa Cemetery located west of the primary north-south route, FM 170. Local travel is facilitated by established paths such as Johnson Road and Garcia Road, which provide access to the remote ranching lands and riverfront territory characteristic of this borderland reach.