The arid landscape of Webb County, Texas, is defined by large ranching operations and water management infrastructure designed to capture seasonal runoff. In this 2010 survey, several named estates and ranch dwellings like Pelon Ciz Ranch, A Schletze, and G Lyles are scattered across the terrain, indicating the persistent private landholdings characteristic of South Texas. The area's reliance on managed water sources is evident through the presence of the Harrison Lake Number 2 Dam and Harrison Lake Number 3 Dam, which regulate local flow. Drainage for the region is provided by the winding courses of Canyon Creek, Pelon Ciz Creek, and Las Raices Creek. Aviation history is also represented by the Harrison Piloncillo Ranch Airport near the northern boundary, reflecting the scale of these remote ranching properties where air travel provides a vital link to distant urban centers.
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1927 · Bart
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Cotulla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Valley Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Velenzuela Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Catarina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Artesia Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Encinal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000