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2019 Map of Sauceda Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sauceda Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sauceda Ranch serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, situated within a complex network of canyons and springs. The presence of the Big Bend Ranch State Park Airport and the surrounding Big Bend State Park Rd underscores the area's modern role as a hub for land management and conservation. Water sources are critical identifiers across this arid terrain, with Ojo Escondido Spring, Smith House Spring, and the notable Madrid Falls providing vital landmarks for those navigating the backcountry.

A intricate system of loops and trails, including the Leyva Escondido Loop, Rancherias Loop, and Chorro Vista Trails, connects geological features like Panther Mtn and Post Mtn. These paths follow the natural drainage patterns of Arroyo Segundo and Arroyo Primero, offering a detailed view of the regional topography and the isolated ranching infrastructure that has shaped this part of the Trans-Pecos.