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2010 Map of Woodard Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Woodard Lake and the surrounding ranchlands of Zavala County define this arid landscape during the early 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features essential for livestock and agriculture in South Texas, including several named stock ponds such as Big Tank, Rock Hill Tank, and Prairie Tank. Near the eastern boundary, the Kieschnick Ranch represents the local legacy of large-scale landholdings that have shaped the region's economy for generations.

Water drainage is dominated by the winding course of Tortuga Creek, which flows south toward the Slyder Lake Dam. Surface transportation is limited to a grid of rural routes including Tortuza Rd, Miller Rd, and FM 582, facilitating access between isolated ranch outposts. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of the Brush Country, highlighting the names of specific tanks like Margarita Tank and South Kieschnick Tank that serve as vital landmarks in an otherwise open terrain.