2019 Map of McCutchen Ranch

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes through this high desert terrain, serving as the international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos. This 2019 survey captures a landscape defined by seasonal water flow and sparse desert landmarks. Evidence of life in this arid environment is found at Widow Spring and along the drainages of McComb Cr and Arroyo San Carlos. The map illustrates the topographical complexity of the border region, where elevation changes dramatically as one moves away from the river into the interior of Presidio County. These natural features dictated the placement of early ranching operations and primitive travel routes in this part of West Texas.