2013 Map of Briscoe Ranch

About this map

Briscoe Ranch serves as the focal point of this South Texas landscape, situated along the La Salle McMullen Co Line. The territory is defined by an intricate network of water management features, reflecting the necessities of ranching in this semi-arid environment. Numerous stock tanks with Spanish and family names, such as Tanque Las Tres-Puertas, Tanque-Noche Triste, and Alexander Lake Number 2, are distributed across the terrain. These artificial water bodies, alongside drainages like Elm Cr and Guadalupe Cr, support the local livestock industry. Evidence of energy extraction is also visible near Oil Wells Tank, while local transit is facilitated by Martin Rd. The naming conventions of features like Tanque Mula and Pozo Tank provide a linguistic window into the cultural heritage of McMullen County.