2013 Map of Pato Creek

About this map

Hirsh Ranch sits in a landscape of dry creek beds and isolated ranch roads in this part of Webb County. The area is defined by its seasonal drainage systems, including the namesake Pato Cr and the extensive network of Becerra Cr which dominates the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. Transport through this brushland environment relies on a few named corridors such as Gallaghan Rd and Becerras Rd. These routes and watercourses, such as Carrizitos Cr and San Carlos Cr, suggest a land primarily used for large-scale ranching operations typical of South Texas. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure and remote character of the region during the early twenty-first century, showing how modern ranching life continues to follow the natural contours of the local watershed.