1982 Map of Pinto Creek

About this map

Pinto Creek and Carricitos Creek wind through this part of Webb County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and ranching infrastructure. This 1982 provisional edition, based on earlier mid-1970s field checks, reveals the critical role of artificial water sources in the South Texas brush country. The map identifies numerous stock ponds and water catchments, such as Chapote Tank, Chaga Negro Tank, and Jabon Tank, which are essential for land management in this arid environment. The terrain is marked by the confluence of Espada Cr and Pinto Creek, showing a complex system of drainage and relief. For researchers, these specific named tanks provide localized landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by vast ranching tracts, offering a detailed look at the rural hydrology and land use of the period.