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2012 Map of Presidio East

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Presidio East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Presidio serves as the focal point for this borderlands survey, where the convergence of the Rio Grande and Cibolo Cr shapes the geography of the Chihuahuan desert. The map captures a moment in the modern expansion of the town, detailing residential streets like San Gabriel Ave and Park Valley Ave. Southeast of the town center, the land transitions from the grid of Presidio to the open arroyos and historical sites that define the river valley.

Historical markers such as Fort Leaton and the Casa Blanca Cem sit near the riverbanks, offering evidence of the long-standing habitation along this international corridor. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages including Arroyo Tortola and Arroyo Galindo, which carve through the landscape toward the Rio Grande. To the east, the elevation rises toward Loma Pelona and the winding course of Alamito Cr, highlighting the isolation and strategic importance of these water sources in an arid environment.