2016 Map of Bennett Ranch

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a winding path along the international border in this high-desert landscape where the Jeff Davis and Presidio County lines intersect. The terrain is defined by dry watercourses and isolated water sources that dictated the placement of early livestock operations. Evidence of this ranching history is found at the Bennett Ranch, situated near the mouth of Hog Canyon. These named canyons and intermittent drainages like Sand Cr provided the necessary topography for managing herds in an arid environment. Sparse but critical natural water points like Ash Spring mark the few reliable resources for travelers and residents navigating this remote frontier where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the river’s edge.