2016 Map of McCutchen Ranch

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the central focal point for this international boundary survey, winding through the arid landscape of Presidio County, Texas, and the bordering Estados Unidos Mexicanos. This remote stretch of the border is defined by a series of dramatic geographic markers, including the drainage of Arroyo San Carlos and the winding path of McComb Creek. The map illustrates a region where water sources are vital yet sparse, highlighted by the presence of Widow Spring in the northern reaches. The survey captures the intricate physical geography of the high desert, where topographical relief meets the meandering river that separates the United States from Mexico in this quiet corner of the Big Bend region.