2016 Map of Sierra Parda

About this map

Sierra Parda and the surrounding high desert of Presidio County define this terrain, where steep-sided canyons and ephemeral arroyos drop away from the Chinati Mountains. The map traces the vital water sources of this arid landscape, including Indian Spring, Ojo Alamito, and Ojo Acebuche, which have served as critical landmarks for travelers and ranchers for generations. Human impact remains sparse, primarily marked by the winding path of Pinto Canyon Rd as it cuts through the northern reaches near Pinto Canyon. The complex network of drainages, from Arroyo Cienega to Cañon de Caballo, reveals a highly fractured topography that dictates the movement and settlement patterns of this West Texas region.