2016 Map of Arroyo Huisache

About this map

Bustamante anchors the northern edge of this South Texas landscape, where the terrain is defined by an intricate network of intermittent drainages and ranching water infrastructure. The namesake Arroyo Huisache and Arroyo Salado cross the brush country, while named water features such as Volpe Tank, Lobitas Tank, and Cuatus Tank point to the area's essential reliance on managed water for livestock and land use. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent ranching patterns of Zapata County, with rural routes like San Jose Rd and Dorace Goodman Rd cutting across the drainages of Villa Cr and Fandango Cr. The presence of numerous named tanks and creek beds highlights the subtle topography and the careful management of the arid environment between the major arroyos.