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2022 Map of Imperialist Tank

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Imperialist Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The borderlands of the Texas brush country along the Kinney and Maverick county line are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and stock tanks in this 2022 survey. Laughlin Air Force Base Auxiliary Number 1 dominates the northern landscape, while the Dunbar Ranch Airport sits to the east, reflecting the regional importance of aviation and ranching operations. The terrain is structured by the winding courses of Imperialist Creek and Elm Creek, which serve as the primary hydrologic features in an otherwise arid environment.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a high density of named water features like Smyth Lake Number 1 and numerous tanks such as Railroad Tank and White Tank. These points of collection suggest a landscape managed for cattle and livestock, where named landmarks often center on reliable water sources. This modern survey provides a clear view of how large-scale ranching and military infrastructure have shaped this portion of Southwest Texas.