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2010 Map of Freer NW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Freer NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Government Wells Oil Field defines the southeastern corner of this South Texas landscape, illustrating the region's long-standing connection to the petroleum industry. Just west of Freer, the terrain is characterized by an extensive network of ephemeral drainages and stock tanks essential for ranching in this arid climate. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by numerous man-made reservoirs like Piedra Tank, Coma Tank, and Rincon Tank, often supported by infrastructure such as the Duval County Ranch Cochina Tank Dam.

The map traces the winding paths of several waterways, including Ygnacio Creek, Soledad Creek, and Charamusca Creek, which carve through the brush country. The presence of specialized ranching features such as the Duval County Ranch Crump Tank and Duval County Ranch North Lloyd Tank highlights the systematic development of the Duval County Ranch lands. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and resource extraction patterns that have shaped the territory north and west of the Freer townsite.