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2010 Map of The White Kitchen

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of The White Kitchen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The White Kitchen anchors this portion of La Salle County, a landscape defined by ranching operations and water management systems. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of named tanks and dams, such as Tablas Tank and Storey Lake Dam, which are essential for livestock in this semi-arid environment. Settlement is sparse, represented by locations like Quintana Camp and the Baylor Ranch, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on large-scale landholdings.

Transportation and infrastructure are adapted to the sprawling ranching economy, including the Kenley Ranch Airport and various windmills like Manley Windmill. Watercourses including Yeager Creek and Sauz Creek provide the natural drainage for the area, supplemented by numerous man-made features like Walker Lake Number 1 and Welder Lake Number 7 Dam. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure used to sustain agriculture and habitation in South Texas during the early 21st century.