Rimrock and the surrounding high-desert terrain of El Paso County characterize this arid landscape east of Clint. The area is defined by essential water management features, with numerous tanks such as Harry Tank, Roberts Tank, and Rimrock Tank distributed across the dry basins. These tanks, alongside larger catchments like Indian Cliffs Ranch Main Lake and Rattlesnake Lake, illustrate the historical and ongoing importance of ranching and water security in the Chihuahuan Desert. Movement through the area is facilitated by a network of trails and roads including Iron Horse Trl and Indian Trl, while the San Felipe Arroyo cuts a natural drainage path toward Fabens Lake. The sparse settlement pattern reflects the transition from open range to the modern rural developments seen near Las Colonias Rd.
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1894 · Fort Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Rio Grande
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Cerro Alto
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1941 · Clint
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Tornillo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Borrego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Fort Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Clint
USGS Topo · 1:62,500