2013 Map of Piloncillo Hill

About this map

Piloncillo Hill rises above the South Texas brush country in Webb County, anchoring a landscape defined by expansive ranching operations and isolated landing strips. The mapping reveals a sparse network of roads connecting private holdings such as the Pelon Ciz Ranch and residences like G Lyles and A Schletze. The presence of the Harrison Piloncillo Ranch Airport and Strait Ranch Airport underscores the importance of aerial access in this remote portion of the state, where vast distances between settlements make private aviation a practical necessity. Several ephemeral waterways, including Las Raices Cr, Canyon Cr, and Pelon Ciz Cr, carve through the terrain, illustrating the drainage patterns typical of the Rio Grande basin. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern ranching infrastructure and land use patterns that persist in this quiet corner of the borderlands.