Casa Piedra and its surrounding ranchlands are situated in the high desert environment of Presidio County, defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and remote outposts. The geography is characterized by the drainages of Alamito Cr and Alamo Cr, which converge near the small settlement of Casa Piedra. Evidence of the region's ranching heritage is seen in the placement of Rawls Ranch, Holguin Ranch, and the Loma Alta Windmill, highlighting the critical importance of water management in this arid landscape. The southwestern portion of the area includes the protected lands of Big Bend Ranch State Park, where Black Hills Cr cuts through the terrain. Human infrastructure is limited to secondary routes like Ranch Road 169 and Green Rd, reflecting the isolation and low population density typical of this borderlands region.
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1896 · Shafter
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1917 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Plata
USGS Topo · 1:24,000