2016 Map of Chacon Creek NW

About this map

The arid ranching country of Maverick County is defined here by a network of seasonal drainages that converge as they head toward the Rio Grande valley. The most significant of these is Elm Cr, which meanders south through the western half of the terrain, joined by the waters of Salado Cr. This 2016 survey captures a landscape of cattle guards and fencelines, where the sparse human footprint is largely confined to FM 481 and a web of private ranch roads. To the east, the topography transitions into the subtle depressions of Buck Hollow and the headwaters of Palo Blanco Cr and Mula Cr. The map illustrates how local geography and water access dictate the layout of this South Texas brush country, with Chacon Cr clipping the southern boundary.