San Jacinto Mtn rises above the high desert floor in this arid section of Presidio County, providing a prominent natural landmark for the region. The landscape is defined by isolated peaks and deep incisions like Fishtail Canyon, illustrating the drainage patterns of the Trans-Pecos. The eponymous Puerto Potrillo and the distinct peak of Cerro Boludo stand as primary navigational points in an area with sparse human infrastructure. Apart from the established Rancho Del Martillo Rd, the terrain remains largely open, characteristic of the remote West Texas ranching country where topography and water-carved features dictate movement across the land.
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1896 · Shafter
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1917 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Jordan Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Tascotal Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Plata
USGS Topo · 1:24,000