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2010 Map of Caiman Creek NW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Caiman Creek NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The arid landscape of La Salle County is defined by a complex network of ephemeral waterways and man-made impoundments captured during this 2010 survey. Drainage across the region is dominated by Caiman Creek and its tributaries, including Chucareto Creek and Tecolate Creek, which carve winding paths through the brush country. These intermittent water sources are supplemented by numerous named stock tanks and larger reservoirs such as Snowden Lake and Koehne Lake, both of which are supported by local dam structures.

Remote ranching outposts and private aviation facilities highlight the isolated nature of the South Texas plains. Named properties like Jefferies Ranch, Willy Ranch, and the H Poole site are linked by a sparse grid of ranch roads. The presence of the Uno Mas Ranch Airport underscores the vast distances between settlements in this portion of the state, where private airstrips serve as vital connections for expansive landholdings and regional industry.