2010 Map of Chargos Creek

About this map

Chargos Creek and Taquache Creek define the drainage patterns of this South Texas landscape, where water management is central to ranching operations. The terrain is marked by a series of engineered water features, including livestock tanks like Llano Tank, Rodriguez Tank, and Compania Tank, which illustrate the necessity of capturing runoff in an arid environment. In the northwest, the Fred M Bruni Lake Number 2 Dam represents significant infrastructure, while the presence of the Jennings Ranch Airport highlights the use of private aviation to manage expansive rural holdings. Local ranching history is further evidenced by named landmarks such as the Porvenir Ranch Lake Dam and the Walker Lake Dam. These features, alongside seasonal waterways like Coma Creek, Albercas Creek, and Mulato Creek, reveal a landscape shaped by the practical needs of large-scale cattle ranching near the start of the twenty-first century.