Zavala County High Point Trip Report
Batesville Hill (956 ft)
Date: November 10, 2001
Author: Scott Surgent
an attempt
About 4 miles north of the town of Batesville on TX-117, Bateville Hill can be seen periodically through the
brush, with minor prominence for these parts. Of course, it's all fenced and gated and I didn't have time to
explore options. But I did notice a possible route (I apologize for the vague mileage numbers). At about 4 to
5 miles north of Batesville, the highway makes a very slight rise up and over a hill, and as it crests, it makes
a dog-leg slightly to the west. On the topo this is marked as spot elevation 828, and a fence line is also
noted on the map, extending nearly to Batesville Hill itself. It is possible one could hike along this fence line
(it is clear of brush as far as I could see) about 2 miles to the hill. Something to consider for future
highpointers in the area. Can't comment on whether this route goes by any residences.