2019 Map of Mesquite Spring

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the international border along the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, where the United States and Mexico meet at the southern tip of the Trans-Pecos. This high-desert terrain is marked by essential water sources like Mesquite Spring and Catclaw Spring, which have long served as vital points for livestock and wildlife in a region defined by its scarcity. The ephemeral Green River and Sand Cr drainage systems carve through the topography, flanked by significant landforms such as Eagle Canyon and China Canyon. Man-made water catchments, including Red Tank and Mud Tank, indicate the ranching history of the area. This 2019 survey also documents the intersection of five Texas counties—Presidio, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth, and Culberson—revealing the complex political boundaries that converge in this isolated borderland territory.