
Biel Lake sits at the southern edge of this Webb County landscape, where the arid terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal creek beds and man-made water catchments. The drainage patterns of San Casimiro Cr, Las Pintas Cr, and Black Cr illustrate the hydrologic challenges of the region, where water management is critical for ranching operations. Numerous livestock tanks with distinctive names such as Woodpecker Tank, Retama Tank, and Fallout Tank are scattered across the brushland, marking essential points of resource for local landholders. Highlighting the modern infrastructure of these large-scale ranching properties, the Seven C's Ranch Airport provides aerial access to this remote portion of South Texas. The map also traces the path of Ranch Rd 863, which serves as the primary corridor through this sparsely settled environment.
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1929 · Cotulla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Becerra
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Piedra Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Las Mujeres
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Caiman Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000