2019 Map of Cuevitas SW

About this map

The tri-county intersection of Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr counties anchors this South Texas brush country landscape. Defined by an intricate network of intermittent waterways, the area is drained by San Juan Cr and Chico Cr, which carve through the arid terrain alongside smaller drainages like Las Escobas Cr. A rare permanent water feature, P Flores Lake, sits in the western portion of the quadrangle. The human footprint is predominantly agricultural and ranch-based, evidenced by the private road networks that crisscross the land. Significant transit routes such as El Tecolote Ranch Rd and Javalin Rd provide access to remote ranching outposts, while FM 649 serves as the primary north-south artery. The mapping of Remadura de Charco Largo Cr in the southeast highlights the importance of seasonal water management in this sparsely populated region of the Rio Grande Valley hinterlands.