2016 Map of Piedra Parada Ranch

About this map

Piedra Parada Ranch anchors the southwestern corner of this south Texas landscape, characterized by an intricate network of intermittent drainages and ranching infrastructure. Arroyos and creeks, including Salado Cr, Gato Cr, and Caliche Cr, carve through the terrain, directed toward Lundell Lake. The reliance on water management in this arid region of Webb County is evident through the high density of named stock tanks, such as Scarborough Tank, Contreras Tank, and Plutarco Tank. Human passage across the ranchland is defined by FM 2895 and the Lincoln/Nicholson Rd, which intersect the north-south drainage patterns. This survey provides a clear view of the complex land use and water conservation efforts essential to sustaining cattle ranching in the Rio Grande basin at the start of the 21st century.