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2022 Map of Dolores Ranch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dolores Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, carving a winding path along the southern edge of this Webb County landscape. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent creeks and livestock tanks, essential features for ranching in this arid region. Named water sources like Sandia Tank, Escondido Tank, and Anita Tank are scattered across the brushland, supporting a way of life oriented around the water availability in the valleys of Pinto Valle Cr and Los Indios Cr.

Family and community history is anchored by several small burial grounds, including Islitas Cem, Dolores Cem, and Darwin Cem, which speak to the area's long-standing settlement. The prominent Mines Rd and FM 1472 N provide the primary infrastructure through the region, connecting remote ranchlands to the growing outskirts of Laredo. Notable natural landmarks, such as the lookout at Lovers Leap, offer a sense of the local topography overlooking the river basin.