Casa Piedra sits at the northern edge of this Presidio County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex drainage system flowing toward the Rio Grande basin. The northern plains, accessed via Rr Track Rd and Cienega Mountain Rd, give way to a rugged network of arroyos and creeks. Principal among these are Alamito Cr and Alamo Cr, which cut through the central portion of the quadrangle. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly intricate as Holguin Cr and White Spring Cr carve through the foothills. A vital water source in this arid environment is White Spring, located near the headwaters of its namesake creek. The modern transport network, including Hwy 169 and Casa Piedra Rd, follows the natural contours established by these ancient waterways.
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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