Chaparrosa Creek and its various tributaries define this ranching landscape in southern Texas, where water management is central to the land's utility. The presence of the Griffin Cattle Company Lake and the associated Griffin Cattle Company Lake Dam in the northern section highlights the industrial-scale agricultural operations of the Griffin Cattle Company. This network of seasonal waterways, including Dinner Creek, Polo Blanco Creek, and Mula Creek, illustrates the drainage patterns across this Maverick County terrain. The inclusion of features like Finley Lake Dam further emphasizes the local reliance on earthen dams to capture runoff in an area characterized by intermittent flow and sparse permanent surface water.
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1896 · Brackett
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Brackett
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Uvalde
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Uvalde
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · La Pryor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Chacon Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Cline
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000