2012 Map of Lake Creek

About this map

The Nueces River carves through the western edge of this landscape, anchoring a network of intermittent waterways and springs in Real County. Significant topographic relief is defined by the Rawhide Mountains and Mule Mtn, while Dugwell Canyon marks the southern reaches. Human presence is sparse, centered primarily on ranching infrastructure and localized water management as seen at Williams Lake Number 1, Williams Lake Number 2, and Williams Lake Number 3. Transportation in the area relies on a handful of corridors including Ranch Road 1051, Cooksie Rd, and Witt Rd. The private aviation access provided by the Fossil Creek Ranch Airport suggests the large-scale nature of the landholdings here. Numerous natural water sources like Rawhide Spring, Spring Creek Spring, and Walnut Springs indicate the vital importance of groundwater in this arid terrain.