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2010 Map of Harris Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this South Texas landscape, anchoring a network of reservoirs and water management structures essential to the region's ranching economy. Near the western edge of Cotulla, the river's flow is punctuated by numerous family and ranch-named barriers including Whitwell Dam, Meeks Dam, and Harris Dam. These features illustrate the vital role of water control in La Salle County, where the brush country terrain is drained by tributaries like Sage Creek, Espio Creek, and Salt Creek.

Away from the riverbanks, the map documents the infrastructure of large-scale landholdings such as Cochina Ranch. A series of rural roads, including Cochina Rd and Valley Wells Rd, connect these remote properties to the regional hub at Cotulla. Smaller bodies of water like Harris Lake and Edwards Lake further define the local geography, showing how the environment has been modified to support habitation and agriculture in this semi-arid environment.