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2022 Map of Sauceda Ranch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sauceda Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Big Bend Ranch State Park Airport serves as a remote aviation landmark in this high-desert portion of Presidio County. The landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology and geological namesakes, featuring numerous water sources like Lava Escondido Spring and Ojo Mexicano that historically supported the livestock and ranching activities that give this quadrangle its name. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, punctuated by Panther Mtn and the sheer drop of Madrid Falls.

A network of primitive trails and ranch roads, including the Sauceda Rd and Rancherias Loop Trl, suggests a history of difficult transit through the arid canyons. Named features like Smith House Spring and Madrid Spring hint at early settlement attempts where access to water was the primary driver of habitation. The intricate drainage patterns of Lava Canyon and Panther Canyon illustrate the erosive forces that have shaped this Trans-Pecos environment.