2019 Map of Vado De Piedra

About this map

Rio Grande waters define the northernmost edge of this desert landscape, where the international boundary of the United States of America Estados Unidos Mexicanos cuts through the high desert of Presidio County. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of dry washes and arroyos that drain toward the river corridor from the surrounding uplands. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a sparsely developed region where the physical geography dominates over human settlement. The intricate drainage patterns shown here provide a clear look at the hydrological character of the Trans-Pecos region, highlighting how the desert floor is sculpted by seasonal runoff long before it reaches the main channel of the river.