2010 Map of San Esteban Lake

About this map

Alamito Creek defines the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, flowing through a series of rugged draws and hills. The central hydrological feature is San Esteban Lake, held by the San Esteban Lake Dam, which captures the intermittent flows of the surrounding basin. This early 21st-century survey illustrates how water management shapes the arid terrain, with numerous named drainages such as Big Trestle Draw, Saucito Creek, and Julia Creek converging in the area. Access to this remote ranchland is maintained through secondary routes like Ranch Rd 169 and Mitchell Rd. The topography is marked by distinctive elevations including Rancheria Hills to the north and Tinaja Hill to the east, indicating a landscape of significant relief where cattle ranching remains the primary land use.