2022 Map of Candelaria

About this map

Candelaria sits on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Rio Grande, serving as a remote border community where the international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico is defined by the river's winding course. This modern topographic record shows the settlement's infrastructure, including the Candelaria Airport and the local Candelaria Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this isolated portion of Presidio County. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with the Arroyo Palo Blanco cutting through the southern terrain while Capote Cr and Walker Cr feed toward the river valley. Transportation is centered on F.M. 170, which follows the river's path through this high-desert environment.