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2013 Map of Escobas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Escobas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Escobas anchors this South Texas landscape, where the ephemeral waterways of Zapata County define the ranching patterns of the early twenty-first century. This arid terrain is marked by a complex network of stock tanks and seasonal drainages, including Escobas Cr and Taquache Cr, which support the region's agricultural life. Numerous named reservoirs such as Salomoneno Tank, Negras Tank, and La-Mota Tank illustrate the critical importance of water management in this brush-country environment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-linked landmarks and burial sites, including the Gracia Cem and Cameron Cem. The map traces the connectivity between rural hubs like Bustamante via local thoroughfares such as Bustamantes Ranch Rd and Dorace Goodman Rd. Distinctive features like Lauro Garza Lake Number 1 and Tom E Lake offer insight into specific landholdings and the local geography of the Rio Grande Valley hinterland.