2010 Map of Mills Bennett NW

About this map

The arid ranchlands of Webb County are defined here by a network of ephemeral waterways and critical water storage features. Intermittent drainages like Torres Creek and Black Creek carve through the landscape, while man-made improvements such as De Spain Tank, Burro Tank, and Willow Tank mark the essential infrastructure of South Texas cattle country. In the northern reaches, Gates Lake Dam manages the waters of Gates Lake, providing a focal point for local hydrology. Apart from the prominent path of Welhousen Rd, the terrain is primarily shaped by the natural flow of seasonal creeks including Caliche Creek and Mesquitoso Creek. The map illustrates a specialized landscape where water management and ranch access roads dictate the human footprint, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on surface tanks for livestock and land viability.