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1979 Map of Quinn Creek

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Quinn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Rio Bravo Grande marks the international boundary in this 1970s study of the desert landscape where Presidio Co, Texas, meets Chihuahua, Mexico. The settlement of Pilares and the nearby Sanchez Ranch anchor the riverbank, supported by a network of essential water sources including Soldier Windmill and Quinn Mesa Windmill. The presence of an Aeropista (Abandonada) and numerous Jeep Trails suggests a remote frontier environment where transportation was often specialized.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Cementerio and the Grande settlement. The topography is defined by the significant drainage of Quinn Creek and the high elevations of the Mesa, interspersed with small-scale mineral exploration noted by several Prospect and Mine labels. This map reflects a specific moment in border history, documented shortly after the 1970 boundary treaty, showing the ranching and resource-extraction patterns of the era.