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2013 Map of Las Tiendas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Las Tiendas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Las Tiendas and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of Webb County, where a network of seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure supports the semi-arid landscape. The geography is defined by prominent topographical rises such as Loma Caliche and Loma Blanca, which overlook a drainage system led by Santa Isabel Cr and Cochio Cr. These waterways are supplemented by numerous engineered reservoirs, including Gochio Tank, Jefferies Tank, and Tapon Tank, alongside larger bodies such as Chupahueso Lake Number 2.

Private landholdings like Fuller Ranch and Hearne Ranch are central to the area's development, connected by primitive and local roads like Las Tiendas Rd and La Mesa Ranch Rd. The reliance on tanks and lakes for water storage illustrates the long-standing ranching economy that has shaped this South Texas terrain for generations, providing a detailed look at the rural spatial organization of the region.