2019 Map of Cerros Prietos

About this map

Cienega Cr dominates the central drainage system of this High Desert landscape in Presidio County, winding through complex terrain that defines the Big Bend region. The topographic survey illustrates a land shaped by seasonal water flow, with the north-reaching Dunman Cr and the southeastern drainage of Sauceda Cr carving deep into the arid plateaus. This area, largely defined by open ranch land and significant elevation changes, shows the critical relationship between watercourses and the sparse road network, including Route 67 as it cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the remote character of this West Texas territory, where natural landforms and traditional water names serve as the primary landmarks for local geography and history.