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1980 Map of Arroyo Veleno

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Arroyo Veleno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The expansive waters of Falcon Reservoir dominate the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the inundated shoreline meets a network of ephemeral drainages typical of the South Texas brush country. Inland from the reservoir, the terrain is defined by complex arroyo systems including Arroyo Veleno, Arroyo Humaran, and Arroyo Plan de Barajas. These waterways are punctuated by numerous named livestock tanks such as Ranchito Tank, El Rancho Tank, and La Esquina Tank, which serve as vital water sources in this semi-arid ranching environment.

Energy extraction and infrastructure are evident through numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and Drill Holes scattered across the quadrangle, alongside a prominent Pipeline corridor. Settlement is sparse, represented by small locales like Villa and Substa. The presence of a Gravel Pit and various road classifications suggests an active, working landscape tied to both the ranching and petroleum industries during the late 1970s.