2016 Map of San Caja Hill

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this South Texas landscape, creating a complex hydrologic network of creeks and abandoned channels such as the Old River. The topography is defined by distinct elevations and drainage features, most notably the prominent San Caja Hill in the southeast and Drakes Point to the west. These high points are separated by various depressions and drainages including San Caja Hollow, Lagrand Hollow, and Dragoon Hollow. This 2016 survey illustrates a sparsely settled region of McMullen County characterized by ranching infrastructure, as evidenced by the Four Sisters Ranch Rd. The intersection of multiple watercourses, including Hill Cr, Dragoon Cr, and Spur Cr, suggests a terrain shaped by periodic flooding and the shifting path of the main river system over time.