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2019 Map of Velenzuela Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Velenzuela Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Velenzuela Cr and its tributaries carve a network of drainages through this south Texas ranchland, defining the transition between Webb and Dimmit counties. The landscape is characterized by its intermittent waterways, including Chalker Cr, Bonito Cr, and the southern branch known as Bonito S Br. These seasonal creeks feed into larger basins like Tiller Lake, illustrating the hydrological patterns essential to life in this arid region.

Remote ranch roads provide the primary access through the brush country, with Buena Vista Rd and various ranch routes like Ranch Rd 539A connecting the dispersed points of interest. The area around Espejo reflects the traditional land use and large-scale ranching operations that have long dominated this part of the Rio Grande plain, where landmarks often follow the natural contours of Canyon Cr and Tierra Blanca Cr.