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2016 Map of Capote Falls

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Capote Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Capote Falls serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation Presidio County landscape, where water sources dictate the geography of the high desert. The map details a complex drainage network including Capote Cr and Cat Cr, which are fed by vital reliable water points such as Mexican Spring, Adobe Spring, and Nixon Spring. These features represent the essential infrastructure for ranching and survival in the Trans-Pecos region.

The topography is defined by significant vertical relief, from the low-lying Cienega Basin to the prominent heights of El Macho. Named canyons and seasonal washes like Arroyo Tinaja Blanca and Arroyo Palo Blanco illustrate the erosional patterns of the Chinati Mountains vicinity, offering a detailed look at the land's character before modern encroachment or development altered these remote landmarks.