2013 Map of Burns Ranch

About this map

The Frio River flows through the northern reaches of this La Salle County landscape, where the coastal plain of South Texas is defined by its seasonal drainage network and large-scale ranching operations. The map is centered on the expansive Burns Ranch, illustrating the typical land use patterns of the region where sprawling properties are connected by a mix of state and local routes such as FM 469 and Vegara Rd. The terrain is etched by numerous watercourses, including Cibolo Cr, Lewis Cr, and Slaughter Cr, which snake through the brush country. These intermittent creeks and branches, like Martin Br, provide a clear picture of the natural watershed that has historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of the Brush Country south of the Nueces.