
Ranching operations and ephemeral drainage systems define this South Texas landscape along the Dimmit Co Webb Co line. The terrain is characterized by the convergence of several significant watercourses, including Las Raices Cr, Canyon Cr, and Pelon Ciz Cr, which carve through the arid brush country. This area is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to large-scale ranching and aviation access points. Small private airstrips such as the Harrison Piloncillo Ranch Airport and the Strait Ranch Airport serve as vital transit hubs for these isolated properties, illustrating the logistical adaptations required in this part of the state. Road access is limited to thoroughfares like Ranch Rd 6238B, highlighting the remote nature of the region as it appeared in recent years.
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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