2019 Map of Bennett Ranch

About this map

Rio Grande defines the international boundary within this trans-border landscape, where the high desert of West Texas meets the United States of America and Mexico border. This sparsely settled region is anchored by Bennett Ranch, situated near the rugged geography of Hog Canyon. Natural water sources, critical to ranching and survival in this arid environment, are represented by Ash Spring and the drainage of Sand Cr. The map captures a moment of modern land use in a geography dominated by the sharp divide between the Jeff Davis and Presidio County lines and the winding river channel. The terrain is characterized by steep contour gradients leading down to the riverbank, illustrating the isolation and specific environmental challenges of the Big Bend borderlands.