2016 Map of Arroyo Salado East

About this map

The Arroyo Salado drainage system dominates this Zapata County landscape, illustrating the intricate network of ephemeral watercourses and livestock infrastructure in South Texas. The area is defined by a series of significant ranching water features, including Mecom Ranch Lake and the numbered reservoirs of the McNeel family, such as Jesse McNeel Lake Number 2 and Jesse McNeel Lake Number 4. These man-made improvements speak to the careful management of water resources in a region where natural surface water is limited. Transportation is primarily facilitated by FM 3169, also identified as Ranch Rd 3169, which provides the main artery through the brush country. The map also traces the path of Cavasara Cr, further detailing the subtle topography and drainage patterns essential to the local ranching economy.