2010 Map of Cerritos Blancos

About this map

Cerritos Blancos and the surrounding ranchlands of Webb County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral waterways and man-made water catchments essential for life in this arid South Texas region. The landscape is interconnected by a series of drainage systems, including Santo Tomas Creek, Santa Isabel Creek, and the Palito Blanco Arroyo. Historically, these creek beds and arroyos have been supplemented by scattered livestock tanks like Camisa Tank, Twin Tanks, and the Santo Tomas Tank Dam, which provide vital water sources for the established ranching operations at La Mesa Ranch and Casa Blanca Ranch. These larger properties are served by early thoroughfares such as La Mesa Ranch Rd and Las Tiendas Rd, tracing the movement of goods and cattle across a terrain dotted with scrub-indicative landmarks like Huisache Tank.