2010 Map of Schattel NW

About this map

San Miguel Creek and its many tributaries, including Buckhorn Creek and Becerro Creek, define the drainage patterns of this rural Frio County landscape. The area is characterized by a sparse network of ranch roads and state highways, such as E FM 140, connecting isolated homesteads and resource extraction sites. This 2010 survey highlights the West Big Foot Gas Field in the northern reaches, indicating the importance of energy production in the local economy. Distinctive geographical depressions like Mustang Hollow and Sand Hollow break the terrain, while the settlement of Rancho Pobre stands as a primary named habitation point. The map captures a transition in land use, where traditional Texas ranching meets modern industrial infrastructure, documented through the presence of numerous private tracks and named county roads like Sadler RD and Newsome RD.