Las Piedritas Cem sits as a quiet landmark along the western edge of Jim Wells County, marking the cultural history of this ranching landscape. The terrain is defined by a seasonal water network where Salado Cr and Jaboncillos Cr cut through the south Texas brush. This 2016 survey illustrates the specialized infrastructure of large-scale cattle operations, prominently featuring the Seeligson Ranch and its associated Seeligson Ranch Airport. The reliance on managed water sources is evident through numerous named reservoirs such as Driscoll Tank, Government Tank, and Llano Ancho Tank. Low-lying drainage areas like Wild Steer Swale and Duck Swale further characterize the hydrology of this semi-arid region, while the southern boundary is marked by the winding path of Los Olmos Cr.
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1917 · Ben Bolt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Falfurrias
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1956 · Benavides
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ben Bolt SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Premont West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Premont East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Palito Blanco
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Ella
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Seeligson Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000