Briscoe Ranch serves as the focal point of this arid landscape along the border of La Salle and McMullen Counties. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of water management features, including named tanks and creek branches that support the region's ranching economy. Significant water catchments like Big Alamo Tank, Little Alamo Tank, and the evocative Tanque Noche Triste Tank are scattered across the brushland, connected by intermittent flows such as Green Br and Elm Cr. The map reveals the industrial footprint of the modern era with the Oil Wells Tank, while local landmarks like Lesterjet Tank and Brown Lake provide specific points of reference for land use. Access is maintained through rural routes including Cameron Ln and Martin Rd, which navigate the subtle topography of the South Texas plains.
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1930 · Tilden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Loma Alta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Fowlerton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Tilden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Piedra Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Fowlerton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000