2012 Map of Indian Tank

About this map

The Chittim Gas Field defines the industrial footprint of this Maverick County landscape, where energy extraction intersects with a network of traditional ranching water sources. Scattered across the arid terrain are numerous named water catchments including Indian Tank, Quemado Tank, and the Rincon de Flores Tank, which serve as vital landmarks in an area dominated by seasonal drainage systems. The hydrologic character of the region is shaped by several prominent creeks, most notably Mustang Cr, Picosa Cr, and Indian Cr, which snake through the brushland. FM 481 provides the primary transit artery, cutting diagonally through the map and connecting these remote ranching and energy-producing sites. The abundance of named tanks suggests a long-standing reliance on managed water storage for livestock in a territory where permanent natural surface water is scarce.