1974 Map of Imperialist Tank

About this map

Imperialist Creek and Elm Creek define this landscape along the border of Kinney and Maverick Counties, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The terrain is dotted with numerous small reservoirs and catchment basins, including the centrally located Imperialist Tank and the uniquely named Xmas Tank. These features, along with others like Railroad Tank and County Line Tank, reveal a ranching or utility-driven infrastructure designed to capture seasonal flow in an otherwise arid environment.