Piloncillo Hill rises as the central landmark in this portion of South Texas, marking a landscape defined by ranching operations and seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is bisected by the Dimmit Co Webb Co line, with the northern portion occupied by several reservoirs including Harrison Lake Number 2 and Harrison Lake Number 3. The reliance on aviation for regional connectivity is evident through specialized facilities like the Harrison Piloncillo Ranch Airport and the Strait Ranch Airport. A network of intermittent streams, including Canyon Cr, Pelon Ciz Cr, and Las Raices Cr, carve through the brush country, illustrating the hydraulic patterns of this arid environment. Significant infrastructure is represented by the north-south transit of Highway 83 and the presence of Ranch Rd 6238b, which provide the primary access to these large ranch holdings.
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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