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2022 Map of Arroyo Veleno

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Arroyo Veleno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Arroyo Veleño and the northern reaches of Falcon Reservoir define this South Texas landscape in Zapata County. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage channels, including Arroyo Veleño, Arroyo Cabeza de Vaca, and Arroyo Plan de Barajas. These arroyos flow toward the reservoir, a critical water resource for the region. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching and aviation, centered around the Zapata County Airport and a distribution of livestock tanks such as La Esquina Tank, Maestro Tank, and El Rancho Tank.

Transportation in the area is largely facilitated by rural routes like San Jose Rd and local connectors like Lozano Ave. The abundance of named geographic features, from Arroyo Costa Rica to Cañada Honda, illustrates a historical naming convention that reflects the local culture and the vital importance of water management in a semi-arid environment. This 2022 survey provides an updated record of the shoreline and hydrological features that shape the Zapata vicinity.