Abstract
 Spatial Analysis of Ranches for Pasture Land in South Texas Track: Environmental Management Author(s): Victor Gonzalez Juan De Dios Ranch in south Texas has been used for cattle ranching and hunting for decades. To develop this land and increase productivity, a GIS has been implemented utilizing Esri ArcGIS to model the existing terrain and perform spatial analysis determining better areas for specific grass types. Layers of geographic phenomena essential to development are analyzed including topography, soil types, vegetation index and hydrologic locations for irrigation. Grid analysis of soil, hydrologic, and vegetation layers are compiled to identify a location of best fit for land development. Data acquired through USGS, Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board, and Texas Cooperative Agricultural extension office has been utilized to create a model serving increased productivity and land development. Victor Gonzalez Texas A&M Corpus Christi Geographic information Science Star Rt 1, Box 74 Zapata , TX 78076 US Phone: (956) 765-4610 E-mail: vgonzalez3@kestrel.tamucc.edu |
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