2022 Map of Plata NE

About this map

The settlement of Plata anchors the southeast corner of this arid landscape, situated where the high desert drainage systems converge. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral watercourses, primarily the Matonoso Creek and Dunman Creek systems which wind through complex topographic contours. This 2022 survey illustrates a region largely defined by its natural drainage patterns, with Alamito Cr forming a prominent corridor on the eastern edge. Human infrastructure is concentrated along the path of Ranch Rd 169, which provides the primary transit artery through these remote ranchlands. The map reveals the relationship between sparse upland settlements and the critical, winding creek beds that dictate the local geography of Presidio County.