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2016 Map of Dewees

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dewees
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The winding San Antonio River carves a deep, oxbow-laden path through this portion of Wilson County, anchoring a landscape where riparian geography meets South Texas ranching. A notable protected area, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, extends its reach along the river's eastern bank, preserving a vital piece of the region's cultural heritage. Away from the river, the terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, including Picosa Cr, Olmos Cr, and Sulphur Cr, which feed into local reservoirs like Seale Ranch Lake and Kilgore Lake.

The small settlement of Dewees sits at the junction of FM 541 and FM 1344, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural community. Evidence of long-standing family landholdings and local aviation is visible through features like the Circle P Ranch Airport and the Sacred Heart Cem near the northern border. This 2016 survey documents a modern infrastructure of county roads, such as Co RD 134 and Co RD 213, that facilitates movement between these scattered homesteads and the nearby San Antonio River corridor.