2019 Map of Imperialist Tank

About this map

Laughlin Air Force Base Auxiliary Number 1 dominates the northern landscape of this Maverick County borderlands area, situated just south of the boundary between Kinney Co and Maverick Co. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent water features and livestock infrastructure, reflecting the arid environment of South Texas. Two primary drainages, Imperialist Cr and Elm Creek, wind southward through the territory, feeding into and surrounded by numerous named water catchments. These local landmarks, such as Imperialist Tank, Smyth Lake Number 1, and Johnson Tank, indicate a landscape managed for ranching and resource conservation. The arrangement of features like Railroad Tank and New Tank suggests the importance of water access in this sparsely populated region, where terrain is marked by gradual elevation changes and the infrastructure of the auxiliary airfield.