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1980 Map of Piedra Parada Tank

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Piedra Parada Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Piedra Parada Tank and its associated Piedra Parada Creek anchor this arid Webb County landscape, where water management is central to the land's utility. The drainage network is dense, defined by the winding paths of Salado Creek, Becerra Creek, and Melone Creek. These seasonal waterways are supplemented by numerous smaller water catchments simply labeled Tank, reflecting the ranching requirements of South Texas.

Industrial activity is scattered across the terrain, evidenced by several Gravel Pit locations and a Gas Well near the center of the survey. The presence of a Well near Melone Creek further highlights the critical nature of groundwater in this region. This 1980 edition provides a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and hydrological features that shaped this part of the county during the late twentieth century.