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2013 Map of Loma Vista

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Leona River meanders across the northern reaches of this brush-country landscape in Zavala County, where the settlement of Loma Vista serves as a focal point for the surrounding ranchlands. The area's dependence on water management is evident through the dense network of drainage systems and livestock watering stations, including the Old Zachman Tank, Ship Tank, and Carmichael Tank. These features, along with named water bodies like Gallina Slough and Lagua Tank, underscore the challenges and solutions of managing a vast South Texas cattle operation.

Prominent landmarks such as Loma Vista Hill rise above the terrain, providing geographical orientation near the Loma Vista Cemetery. The map documents established holdings like the White Cotton Ranch and the remote House Tank, connected by a web of local roads including FM-117, FM-1867, and Ranch Road 1025. This survey records a snapshot of a resilient agricultural community defined by its water infrastructure and long-standing ranching boundaries.