2019 Map of Escobas

About this map

The brush country of Zapata County is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and stock tanks essential for ranching in this arid South Texas landscape. Small settlements like Escobas and Bustamante anchor the region, connected by long straight stretches of road such as Jennings Rd and Hayes Rd. The distribution of water sources, from the Lauro Garza Lake Number 1 to various named collection points like Salomoneno Tank, Cerrito Blanco Tank, and Negras Tank, reveals the fundamental reliance on carefully managed water infrastructure for local livestock. Genealogists will find interest in the isolated rural burial grounds of Gracia Cem and Cameron Cem, which sit amidst the drainage systems of Escobas Cr and Arroyo Salado. The landscape is further characterized by numerous smaller waterways, including Taquache Cr and Tejones Cr, which only flow during significant rainfall events.