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2019 Map of Piedra Parada Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Piedra Parada Ranch anchors the southwestern quadrant of this Webb County landscape, where the ephemeral water systems of South Texas dictate the geography of ranching life. The map is defined by a dense network of catchment tanks and small lakes, such as Lundell Lake and Scarborough Tank, which provide essential water sources for livestock across these rolling plains. These man-made features are interspersed among naturally occurring drainages like Gato Creek, Salado Cr, and Caliche Creek, which snake through the brush country.

Transportation corridors like Lincoln Nicholson RD and Ranch RD 2895 cut through the territory, reflecting the modern infrastructure required for large-scale cattle operations. The naming conventions of the water tanks—including Venado Tank, Contreras Tank, and Plutarco Tank—hint at the cultural heritage and family histories that have shaped this portion of the Rio Grande plain. This 2019 survey provides a clear view of the land use patterns and rural holdings in a region where water management remains the primary concern of every landowner.