2022 Map of Mesquite Spring

About this map

Mesquite Spring and the drainage of the Rio Grande define this arid landscape along the international border of the United States of America and Mexico. This survey highlights the complex meeting point of several West Texas counties, where the boundaries of Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties converge. The terrain is deeply incised by dry washes and canyons, including Eagle Canyon, China Canyon, and Wilson Canyon, which channel intermittent water toward the river. Remote water sources such as Catclaw Spring and man-made features like Red Tank and Mud Tank represent the essential infrastructure for ranching in this sparsely populated region. The presence of the Green River and Sand Creek further illustrates the hydrology of the Trans-Pecos desert during the early twenty-first century.