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2013 Map of Batesville NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Batesville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Water management dominates the landscape of this Zavala County region, where an intricate network of tanks and sloughs defines the ranching and agricultural patterns of the early 21st century. The map reveals the critical importance of water storage in this semi-arid environment, from the northern Cutoff Rock Tank and Obis Tank to the southern Saladillo Tank and Tank Number Four. Natural drainage features like Gallina Cr and Tortuga Cr meander through the terrain, occasionally feeding into marshy depressions such as Childers Slough and the expansive Gallina Slough.

Cultural and historical sites are clustered along the primary transport corridors, including Saint Patrick Cem and Woodlawn Cem near the eastern boundary. The presence of Midway Camp along the road designated as highway 57 suggests a long-standing point of transit or settlement for those navigating between regional hubs. This topographical record documents the balance of human intervention and natural hydrology in South Texas, where place names often reflect local flora, fauna, or family ranching history.