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2019 Map of Peloncillo Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Peloncillo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Peloncillo Peak rises as a primary landmark in this ranch-dominated landscape along the border of Kinney and Maverick Counties. The area is defined by an extensive network of water management features essential for livestock in this arid environment, including named reservoirs such as Hard Luck Tank, Birdnest Tank, and Pretty Tank. These tanks are scattered across a terrain carved by intermittent drainages like Elm Cr and Stricklin Cr, which flow toward the Rio Grande basin.

Settlement is sparse, primarily centered on aviation and ranching infrastructure like the Dunbar Ranch Airport and nearby Dunbar Lake. Local transit is limited to a few arterial routes such as Farm Rd 481 and Anacacho Rd, connecting these remote holdings to the wider South Texas region. The nomenclature of the landscape, from Beef Canyon to Snake Tank, reflects a long-standing history of cattle ranching and survival in the brush country.