Dos Hermanos Peaks rises as the central geographic landmark in this arid portion of Webb County, defining a landscape shaped by seasonal watercourses and remote ranching operations. The terrain is bisected by several drainage systems, including Espada Cr, Espita Cr, and Tierra Blanca Cr, which illustrate the intermittent hydrology of the Rio Grande basin region. Man-made water features such as Espita Tank and Apache Ranch Lake represent the critical infrastructure required for livestock management in this environment. Transportation across this sparsely populated area is limited to established routes like Eagle Pass Rd and Ranch Road 5370B, which connect these inland rangelands to larger regional corridors. The map provides a clear record of the relationship between these few reliable water sources and the large-scale ranching that characterizes the South Texas Brush Country.
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1923 · Palafox
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Cotulla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Velenzuela Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · San Loranzo Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Las Tiendas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Las Tiendas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000