
The south Texas ranching landscape along the border of Atascosa and McMullen counties is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages and livestock-focused water improvements. The San Miguel Cr and its tributaries, including Lagunillas Cr and Raccoon Cr, carve through the brush country, creating a complex hydrologic pattern that dictated early settlement and land use. Small reservoirs and catchments are vital landmarks here, such as Hindes Lake, Erwin Lake, and T H Cattle Company Lake, serving the region's large cattle operations. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the El Tesoro Ranch Airport, located just north of Hinsley Ranch Rd. The map illustrates the sparse, high-acreage development characteristic of the region, where connectivity relies on local routes like Co RD 343 and Yeager Rd.
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1934 · Schattel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Jourdanton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Hindes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Franklin Settlement
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Christine West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000