2013 Map of Batesville SW

About this map

Water management in the arid Brush Country of Zavala County is the dominant theme of this landscape, where a sophisticated network of tanks and creek branches supports ranching operations. The terrain is drained by the ephemeral Tortuga Cr and its tributaries, including E Br Tortuga Cr, leading toward the drainage of Arroyo Negro. The human presence is marked by named catchment features that likely correspond to historic land holdings, such as Silver Lake Tank, Lost Waterhole Tank, and Badger Hole Tank. This 2013 survey illustrates the continued reliance on these scattered water sources, linked by a web of local tracks and state-maintained routes like Ranch Road 1025 and FM-1867, which traverse the open range between larger South Texas settlements.