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2010 Map of Arroyo Burro

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Arroyo Burro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Falcon Reservoir defines the southwestern edge of this south Texas landscape, where the waters of the Arroyo Burro and Las Palomas Creek converge. The terrain is a network of ephemeral drainages that reflect the ranching history of Zapata County. Localized water management is evident at the Refugio Ramirez Tank and the Ramirez Lake Dam, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this arid environment.

A sparse road network, anchored by FM 3169, connects the various arroyos that segment the brushland. Distinctive watercourses like Arroyo Blanco, Cauasara Creek, and Arroyo Casada provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the Rio Grande valley area. The naming of these features, including Arroyo Javalina and Arroyo Bugies, offers a glimpse into the regional vernacular and local geography of the Texas borderlands.