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2019 Map of Briscoe Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Briscoe Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Briscoe Ranch serves as the focal point for this section of the South Texas brush country, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of water catchments essential for ranching in a semi-arid climate. The geography is marked by the La Salle and McMullen County line, which runs north-to-south along Cameron Ln. Water management is the primary human imprint on the land, evidenced by numerous named tanks such as Big Alamo Tank, Little Alamo Tank, and Headquarters Tank.

Ephemeral drainages like Elm Cr, Guadalupe Cr, and Green Br carve subtle relief through the terrain. The map records several features with Spanish naming conventions, including Tanque Las Tres Puertas, Tanque Escondido, and Tanque Noche Triste, reflecting the deep cultural history of the region. Industrial activity is noted by the presence of the Oil Wells Tank, indicating the intersection of cattle ranching and energy extraction in the Brush Country.