2019 Map of Arroyo Huisache

About this map

Bustamante sits at the northern edge of this Zapata County landscape, a region defined by a sophisticated network of water management features and seasonal arroyos. The terrain is marked by numerous stock tanks—such as Lobitas Tank, Volpe Tank, and Beulah Tank—which provide critical water points across the brushland. These tanks are connected by a complex drainage system including the Arroyo Huisache, Arroyo Carizales, and Arroyo Palomas. The presence of these named reservoirs and creeks suggests a ranching economy where water security dictates the layout of the land. Roadways like Dorace Goodman Rd and FM 2687 cut through the South Texas scrub, linking remote ranch headquarters and providing access to the various forks of Villa Cr and Adame Cr.