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2016 Map of Schroder Arroyo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Schroder Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the international boundary on this desert landscape, where the United States of America and Mexico meet along the southern edge of Hudspeth County. This arid terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainages, including Schroder Arroyo, Hackberry Arroyo, and Asebuches Arroyo, which feed toward the river's floodplain and the Porcher Canal. The topography rises sharply into the Quiltman Mountains, featuring prominent geological landmarks like the high ridges of The Palisades and the distinctive formation known as The Ice Cream Cone.

Tracing the river's winding path reveals unique geographic features such as The Little Big Bend and a remnant Oxbow Lake near the border. Human transit through this remote environment is limited to Indian Hot Spring Rd, which skirts the base of the mountains. The distribution of water infrastructure, including Echo Tank, Faultline Tank, and Deer Spring, highlights the critical importance of water management for ranching and survival in this corner of the Chihuahuan Desert.