2019 Map of Indian Tank

About this map

Indian Tank and its namesake drainage, Indian Cr, anchor the southern reaches of this Maverick County landscape, defined by a critical network of water management features in the brush country of South Texas. The area is characterized by numerous catchment basins or "tanks" that reflect the region's ranching heritage and the necessity of surface water storage for livestock. Notable among these are Quemado Tank, Blanco Tank, and the high ground of Chapotol Hill. The terrain is etched by several ephemeral watercourses, including Mustang Cr and Picosa Cr, which wind through the plains. Two primary ranch-to-market routes, FM 481 and FM 3078, provide the only significant modern infrastructure, intersecting the landscape and connecting these remote water sources such as Golondrina Tank and Pipeline Tank.