Torres Cr and Black Cr wind through this corner of Webb County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and ranching infrastructure. The network of drainage features includes Mesquiloso Cr and Caliche Cr, alongside vital livestock water sources like Burro Tank, Willow Tank, and De Spain Tank. These tanks and creek beds reveal how land use in this arid region centers on water management. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes such as Welhousen Rd and Ranch Rd 8132A, which provide access to the broader ranch lands. In the northern reaches, Gates Lake stands out as a significant local landmark, illustrating the persistent importance of surface water storage for the surrounding territory.
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1937 · Aguilete Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Becerra
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Las Mujeres
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Mills Bennett SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Mills Bennett
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Mills Bennett NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · San Pablo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Biel Lake SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Biel Lake South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000