2010 Map of Fitzpatrick Hollow

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this South Texas landscape, creating a complex network of intermittent watercourses and historical ranch lands. The geography is defined by subtle elevation changes like Kings Hills and the namesake Fitzpatrick Hollow, which channel runoff into numerous creeks such as Richardson Creek and Leopard Creek. In this arid cattle-country environment, water management is paramount, evidenced by the distribution of man-made features like Big Tank, Mustang Tank, and Brown Lake. Ranching operations including True Ranch and Arrowhead Ranch anchor the local economy, connected by rural routes like Lower Anchor Rd. The presence of the Old River channel alongside the active Nueces River indicates the shifting nature of the riverbed over time, a vital detail for understanding historical property boundaries and land use in McMullen County.