2010 Map of Batesville NW

About this map

The arid landscape of Zavala County is defined by its water management systems, as seen in this 2010 topographic record. Numerous named tanks and dams, such as Kiefer Lake Dam and Cow Hill Tank Dam, suggest a ranching environment dependent on capturing seasonal runoff from drainages like Gallina Creek and Tortuga Creek. The presence of Midway Camp and the well-marked Woodlawn Cemetery on the eastern edge provide anchors for local family historians. The network of rural roads, including High Fence Rd and La Paloma Rd, cuts through a terrain marked by natural depressions like Childers Slough and Gallina Slough, illustrating how transportation and irrigation infrastructure have adapted to the South Texas brush country.