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2016 Map of Big Apache Hill

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Big Apache Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this riverfront section of Webb County. The landscape is dominated by significant elevations that provide a stark contrast to the riparian corridor, most notably Big Apache Hill and the nearby Little Apache Hill. This terrain is further defined by a series of intermittent drainages and ranch-related water features, reflecting the arid environment and the essential role of water management for local land use.

Water sources such as Apache Springs and the South Apache Ranch Lake are prominent landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by dry creek beds like San Cirilo Cr and Espada Cr. The mapping of N Apache Ranch Lake and other isolated catchments suggests a long-standing history of ranching operations along the borderlands. This topography is essential for researchers tracking land ownership and environmental change in this specific pocket of South Texas.