2019 Map of Biel Lake North

About this map

Biel Lake and a series of ephemeral creek systems characterize this corner of Webb County, where ranching infrastructure and aviation meet the arid landscape. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features, including Parrilla Tank, Dan Tank, and Woodpecker Tank, which collect runoff from various drainages like San Casimiro Cr and Salado Cr. These tanks are essential markers of human adaptation to the dry Texas brush country, supporting the large-scale ranching operations typical of the region. Transportation through this territory is facilitated by Ranch Rd 863, which cuts a straight line across the drainage patterns of Las Pintas Cr. In the northern portion of the sheet, the Seven C's Ranch Airport indicates the modern accessibility of these remote ranching lands.