2013 Map of Cranell

About this map

The Aransas River winds through this coastal plain landscape in Refugio County, defining the southern geography near Rooke Bend. This era of the landscape is characterized by a mix of traditional ranching and modern energy extraction, evidenced by the presence of both the Roche Ranch and the Roche Oil and Gas Field. The small settlement of Cranell serves as a central point along the highway, while more remote landmarks like Alders Camp Windmill indicate the continued reliance on legacy water infrastructure in the more open western stretches. Drainage patterns across the flats are marked by intermittent features such as Chocolate Swale and Sous Cr, which lead toward the larger river system. Industrial footprints are localized but significant, notably the Encino Oil and Gas Field, which sits south of the main river channel.