2012 Map of Manzanillo Canyon

About this map

Manzanillo Canyon defines the drainage and topography of this high-desert region in Presidio County, where survival has long depended on discrete water sources. The map details a network of ranching infrastructure, primarily centered on seasonal water and wind power. Significant landmarks such as Manzanillo Spring and Alamo Seco Spring provide the lifeblood for this arid landscape, while the distribution of sites like Rancho Viejo Windmill and Agujitas Windmill indicates the historical footprint of cattle ranching. The presence of Papalote Alto and Papalote de la Señora reflects the local heritage and naming conventions of the Trans-Pecos frontier, showing how thin ribbons of track and creek beds like Terneros Cr connect isolated outposts across the high ground of Cerro Venado.