
Arid basin landscapes and ranching infrastructure define this section of El Paso County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The area around Rimrock is marked by a network of water catchment features, including Harry Tank, Roberts Tank, and Rimrock Tank, illustrating the essential role of tanks in supporting livestock and habitation in the high desert. The drainage of San Felipe Arroyo winds through the terrain, leading toward larger catchments such as Indian Cliffs Ranch Main Lake and Rattlesnake Lake. Transportation across these desert flats is facilitated by a mix of functional named routes like Hacienda Rd and trails that reflect the area's equestrian and ranching character, such as Iron Horse Trl and Indian Trl. These features together show a landscape shaped by the necessity of water access and the endurance of traditional ranching boundaries.
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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