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1983 Map of Cerros Prietos

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cerros Prietos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cerros Prietos dominates the western portion of this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, where the topography transitions into the expansive Bunton Flat to the southwest. The area is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, most notably Cienega Creek and its many tributaries, which reveal the hydraulic patterns of this arid environment. Human activity is sparsely marked by isolated points of water management and habitation, including Pool Dam and the Laks Ranch settlement.

Remote transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails that navigate the ridges and arroyos. The drainage systems, including Charco Bracero Creek, Pedregoso Creek, and Dunman Creek, serve as the primary landmarks for navigating the undulating terrain. This 1983 edition represents a moment in time when cattle ranching and fundamental land management remained the primary drivers of human presence in this corner of the Trans-Pecos region.