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1971 Map of Sauceda Ranch

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sauceda Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Sauceda Ranch and the remote high-desert outposts of Bogles and Madrid anchor this early 1970s topographic study of Presidio County. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources and volcanic geology, evidenced by features such as Lava Escondido Spring, Lava Canyon, and Ojo Escondido. The distribution of scattered springs like Smith House Spring and Horsetrap Spring highlights the importance of reliable water for livestock and settlement in this arid reach of West Texas.

Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails and a central Landing Strip, illustrating the isolation of the region before modern infrastructure. Notable terrain features including Panther Mountain and Post Mountain overlook complex drainages like Arroyo Segundo and Chorro Canyon, culminating in the dramatic Madrid Falls in the southeast corner. Local ranching infrastructure is further marked by specific water developments such as Papalote Seco and Papalote Llano.