2013 Map of Mule Creek

About this map

The Nueces River serves as the primary drainage for this segment of McMullen County, defining a landscape of ephemeral watercourses and livestock infrastructure in the South Texas Brush Country. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal creeks including Mule Cr, Caballo Cr, and Guadalupe Cr, which feed into the main river channel. This arid environment is characterized by the presence of numerous artificial catchments and water features essential for ranching operations, such as Big Mule Tank, Llano Grande Tank, and Esquina Llano Tank. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by rural routes like Martin Rd and the B Turman road, indicating an area dedicated to large-scale ranching and mineral exploration. The presence of Elm Slue and Dully Lake near the river bottom highlights the few permanent or semi-permanent water bodies in this otherwise dry terrain.