2010 Map of Imperialist Tank

About this map

Laughlin Air Force Base Auxiliary Number 1 Airport dominates the northwestern corner of this South Texas landscape, serving as a prominent military aviation landmark in a region defined by its water management systems. The terrain is structured around a network of stock tanks and artificial reservoirs essential for ranching and land use in this arid environment. Key water features include Imperialist Creek and Elm Creek, which feed into various named tanks such as Flat Tank, Johnson Tank, and County Line Tank. This 2010 survey highlights the local engineering of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, specifically the Burr Estate Lake Number 1 and its associated dam, alongside the Smyth Lake Number 1 and Smyth Lake Number 2 systems, illustrating how the landscape has been adapted for water storage and estate management in Maverick County.