2010 Map of Cranell

About this map

The Aransas River defines the southern portion of this landscape near Cranell, where the coastal plains are marked by a blend of cattle ranching and energy extraction. Extensive holdings like Roche Ranch and Rooke Ranch occupy large tracts of the territory, while the Roche Oil and Gas Field and Encino Oil and Gas Field signal the industrial importance of the region. Local hydrology is characterized by intermittent drainage features such as Chocolate Swale and Sous Creek, which feed into the river system. Notable landmarks for land management and local navigation include Alders Camp Windmill and the sharp turn in the river known as Rooke Bend. The map documents a sparsely populated but economically active area where private ranch lands and oil production intersect.