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2010 Map of Mano Prieto Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mano Prieto Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mano Prieto Mountain and the Puertacitas Mountains define the high ground of this Presidio County landscape, where an intricate network of drainage systems dictates the layout of local roads and trails. The terrain is marked by seasonal watercourses that flow through deeply cut features like Cuervo Draw, Ponder Draw, and Greenlee Draw. These natural corridors have historically served as the primary paths for movement through this high-elevation ranching country.

Water management and natural landmarks are central to this area's geography, with Musquiz Creek and South Fork Cienega Creek providing vital drainage. The map illustrates how human navigation adapted to the physical constraints of the canyons, with unnamed tracks skirting the edges of Musquiz Canyon and Pine Canyon. This 2010 survey provides a modern baseline for understanding the unchanged topography of the West Texas mountains.