2016 Map of Indio Tank

About this map

San Ambrosia Cr winds through this arid expanse of Maverick County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent drainage and critical water management. In this section of the South Texas brush country, the importance of water storage is evident in the network of named tanks and small lakes that dot the terrain. Gialla Lake and its companion Gialla Tank sit in the north-central portion of the map, while the eponymous Indio Tank occupies a central position amongst the low hills. Transportation is sparse, limited primarily to FM 2644 which skirts the northern boundary, and a web of unimproved ranch roads. The presence of features like McFarland Tank and López Tank suggests a history of livestock ranching and land use tailored to the demands of the Chihuahuan Desert fringe, where these modest water sources were essential for survival and commerce.