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1984 Map of Farias Tank

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Farias Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Catarina Ranch and its associated Landing Strip anchor this portion of the South Texas brush country, illustrating the large-scale ranching operations characteristic of Dimmit County in the late 20th century. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management features, including Farias Tank, Cristobal Tank, and New Tresquila Tank, which supported livestock across the arid terrain.

Ephemeral drainages such as Moro Creek, Catarina Creek, and San Roque Creek cross the quadrangle, while the presence of numerous Oil Wells and a Well indicates the region's dual reliance on ranching and petroleum extraction. Notable local landmarks like Escondida Tank and Oat Patch Tank reflect the specific naming conventions used by land managers to navigate and manage this vast area during the 1970s and 1980s.