2016 Map of Ruidosa Hot Springs

About this map

Ruidosa Hot Springs and other geothermal vents define the remote drainage patterns of Presidio County in this high-desert landscape. The terrain is marked by a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including Arroyo Escondido, Tijeras Arroyo, and Arroyo Chupaderos, which descend from prominent local heights like Cleveland Peak and Loma Blanca. Transportation through this isolated region is restricted to a few established routes such as Hot Springs Rd and Pinto Canyon Rd. The map illustrates the convergence of numerous ephemeral watercourses, such as Naegele Cr and Hot Springs Cr, which feed into the broader valley system. Named topographical features like Cerro Chino and Cerro Pardo provide essential navigational landmarks for researchers tracing land use and natural resources in this arid part of the Texas borderlands.