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2019 Map of Pueblo Nuevo

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pueblo Nuevo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this Presidio County landscape. This arid region is defined by complex drainage systems and isolated water sources, such as Naegele Springs, Ranchita Spring, and Tijeras Spring, which have historically supported life in the high desert. The terrain is deeply incised by dry washes including Arroyo Chupaderos, Sanguijuela Arroyo, and El Muerto Arroyo, reflecting a landscape shaped by seasonal flash floods.

Transportation through this borderland is centered on FM 170 and rugged routes like Ayala de Chinati Rd, which wind through the foothills. Modern utility meets desert isolation at the Hot Springs Airport, located near the intersection of Hot Springs Rd and Hot Springs Creek Rd. This 2019 survey documents a sparsely populated but vital frontier, highlighting the importance of named springs and pilas like Chupadera Pila for local hydrology.