2012 Map of Miers Ranch

About this map

Miers Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this ranching region of Val Verde County, where the landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Rio Grande basin. The 2012 topography reveals the complex hydrology of the Edwards Plateau, characterized by the winding paths of Big Satan Cr and Bluff Cr. A network of private ranch roads, including Mier Ranch Rd and Tyras Ranch Rd, connects these remote holdings across the arid terrain. The presence of W Fork Sycamore Cr in the southeastern quadrant further illustrates the importance of seasonal watercourses in defining property and territory in this West Texas environment. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific spatial organization of these historic family ranching tracts and their relationship to the primary highway corridor.