2012 Map of Horseshoe Mountains

About this map

San Jacinto Ranch and other remote ranching outposts define the high-desert landscape of this corner of Presidio County. In the early 21st century, the area remains dominated by vast open-range parcels and dramatic geological features, including the Horseshoe Mountains and the flat-topped Tascotal Mesa to the south. The distribution of Old Ranch and La Viuda suggests a sparse settlement pattern dictated by the few reliable water sources and navigable passes through the terrain. Evidence of modern infrastructure is seen at Rawls Ranch Airport, which serves this isolated interior. Steep drainages like Fishtail Canyon and Old Ranch Canyon channel seasonal runoff into Holguin Cr, while peaks like San Jacinto Mtn and the narrow passage at Wire Gap serve as essential landmarks for navigation across the high scrubland.