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2016 Map of Bullshead Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Skidmore and Tynan sit at the northern and western edges of this South Texas survey, marking the transition from the ranchlands of Bee County into the agricultural plains of San Patricio County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages that converge as they flow southeast, most notably Bullshead Cr and the meandering Papalote Cr. These waterways are flanked by subtle terrain features such as Dale Hollow and McFall Draw, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated land use and property boundaries in this region.

A grid of rural roads and county routes, including FM 796 and FM 888, provides access to the dispersed homesteads and farms that characterize the area. The survey clearly delineates the Bee Co San Patricio Co line, a critical reference point for local history and property research. This mapping of the interior coastal plain captures the modern arrangement of a landscape where seasonal creeks like Ratta Cr and Aquilla Cr remain the most prominent natural landmarks among the expansive fields and pastures.