Ruidosa Hot Springs and the surrounding thermal waters define this high-elevation corner of Presidio County. The landscape is characterized by a complex drainage network that includes Hot Springs Cr, Sanguijuela Arroyo, and Naegele Cr, all carved into the arid terrain. Prominent peaks such as Cleveland Peak and Cerro Pardo rise above the basin, providing clear landmarks in this sparsely populated territory. The presence of water sources like Perdis Tank and Ojo Carrizo suggests the essential nature of these points for ranching or travel through the rugged Chihuahuan Desert. Movement across the region is facilitated by routes such as Hot Springs Rd and Pinto Canyon Rd, which connect the isolated springs and summits.
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1895 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Ruidosa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · San Carlos
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Shafter
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1959 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Presidio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1978 · Sierra Parda
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Ruidosa Hot Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000