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1993 Map of Presidio

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Presidio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes through a desert valley where the border between the United States and Mexico is defined by the river's winding course. This 1993 edition documents the international landscape between Presidio and Ojinaga, a region shaped by high desert peaks and seasonal watercourses. To the north, the massive Chinati Mountains dominate the terrain, providing a backdrop for the historic mining district near Shafter. Evidence of the area's mineral history is visible through the Shafter Mine and the San Antonio Mine, which are situated along the eastern slopes.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the landscape, with numerous arroyos such as Cibolo Creek and Alamito Creek feeding toward the river. The map also highlights regional infrastructure like the Presidio Lely International Airport, supporting the remote border communities. Smaller settlements like Ruidosa and Chinati appear as isolated outposts in a rugged geography defined by the Cienega Mountains and the Black Hills.