Las Tiendas serves as the focal point for this ranching landscape in Webb County, where a network of private estates and water management systems defines the local geography. The map documents a semi-arid terrain shaped by the drainages of Santa Isabel Creek and Cochio Creek. Ranching operations are clearly marked by named holdings such as Fuller Ranch, Hearne Ranch, and Spohn Ranch, reflecting the long-standing land-use patterns of South Texas. A sophisticated system of livestock water sources is evident through numerous named reservoirs, including Cascavel Tank, Tapon Tank, and Jefferies Tank, as well as engineered structures like Chupahueso Lake Number 1 Dam. Local topography is highlighted by distinct rises such as Loma Caliche and Loma Blanca, which provide relief in this brush-country environment. The sparse road network, featuring Las Tiendas Rd and Miles Rd, underscores the rural and expansive nature of these large land tracts.
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1923 · Palafox
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Cotulla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Velenzuela Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · San Loranzo Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Las Tiendas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Spohn Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000