2012 Map of McCutchen Ranch

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes through this high-desert landscape on the Texas-Chihuahua border, defining a remote boundary marked by historic river fords and isolated ranching outposts. This 2012 survey captures a rugged topography of drainages like Arroyo San Carlos and McComb Cr that feed toward the international line. The map highlights traditional points of transit across the water, including Los Fresnos Crossing, Lower Los Fresnos Crossing, and Comedor Crossing, reflecting a long history of cross-border movement in this arid region. Human presence is concentrated at the namesake McCutchen Ranch and the nearby El Campo De Laventana, while natural water sources like Widow Spring remain critical landmarks in a landscape defined more by its terrain and hydrology than by modern development.