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2022 Map of Batesville SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The watershed of Tortuga Cr and its eastern branch dominates this portion of Zavala County, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management features. This cattle-country terrain is punctuated by dozens of named tanks, reflecting the vital importance of water storage in this semi-arid region. Notable landmarks such as Headquarters Tank, Lost Waterhole Tank, and Windmill Tank suggest the operational hubs of large ranching estates.

Transportation through these rangelands is facilitated by rural routes like FM 1025 and Ranch Rd 1867, which connect the remote drainage areas of Arroyo Negro to larger regional corridors. The distribution of features like Durham Tank and Freed Tank across the quadrangle provides a clear look at the historical divisions of land and the infrastructure required to sustain livestock in southwest Texas.