Cuesta del Burro dominates this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, where the topography is defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainage systems. The intricate network of intermittent waterways is anchored by Cibolo Creek (also labeled as Cibolo Cr) which snakes southward through the central terrain, and Perdiz Cr which cuts through the northeastern corner. This 2019 survey captures the region's sparse infrastructure, showing a vast area primarily accessed by 4WD trails and local roads, illustrating the enduring isolation of this part of West Texas. The detailed contour lines reveal the complex ridgelines and ravines that characterize this portion of the Chihuahuan Desert, providing a modern record of a landscape that has remained largely unchanged by large-scale development or urban sprawl.
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1895 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Shafter
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1959 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Chinati Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Cuesta Del Burro East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Cuesta Del Burro NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Cerros Prietos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000