2010 Map of Solis

About this map

The Rio Grande marks the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this sparse Chihuahuan Desert landscape. The map centers on the small settlement of Solis and nearby Solis Landing, where the river winds through steep terrain between San Vincent Canyon to the north and the dramatic Mariscal Canyon at the southern edge. The presence of family-named locations such as Rooneys Place and Comptons suggests a history of isolated ranching or riverside outposts connected by primitive routes like Casa de Piedra Rd. High desert peaks, including Sierra San Vincente and Iron Mountain, dominate the horizon above the river valley. Numerous dry washes, such as Fresno Creek, Juniper Draw, and Glenn Draw, feed toward the river, illustrating the drainage patterns of this arid borderland region during the early 21st century.