2010 Map of Cienega Mountains

About this map

Fortin de la Cienega stands as a focal point in this arid Presidio County landscape, where historical infrastructure meets the natural drainage systems of the Trans-Pecos. The eponymous Cienega Mountains dominate the southeastern sector, their rugged topography giving rise to intermittent waterways such as Cienega Creek and Tortolo Creek. The presence of the Sutton Lake Dam indicates 20th-century water management efforts in a region defined by high-desert terrain and sparse settlement. This 2010 USGS survey documents the intersection of modern ranching or conservation roads with the enduring geographic landmarks of the Texas borderlands, providing a clear view of the area's drainage patterns and isolated structural footprints.