2019 Map of Arroyo Salado East

About this map

Arroyo Salado winds through this arid landscape of southern Zapata County, where water management is defined by private ranching infrastructure. The map reveals the placement of several artificial catchments, most notably Jesse McNeel Lake Number 4 and Mecom Ranch Lake, which serve as vital water sources in this brushy terrain. The sparse road network is centered on Ranch Rd 3169 (also labeled Fm 3169), which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Aside from these primary routes, the land is marked by a complex web of private ranch roads and seismic lines typical of South Texas oil and gas country. Seasonal drainages like Cavasara Cr illustrate the natural runoff patterns that dictate the location of these isolated ranching improvements.