1970s Maps of Frio County, Texas

1. 1974 Map of Johnnie Little Hill, 1977 Print

   

   1974 Johnnie Little Hill

   1977 Print · USGS

   Zavala and Frio counties are shown here in the mid-1970s, capturing a remote landscape of South Texas ranching and water management. Researchers can trace the cattle-country infrastructure of the day through features like Johnnie Little Hill, Three Leg Windmills, and Fight and Holler Creek.

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4. 1974 Map of Snake Creek, 1977 Print

   

   1974 Snake Creek

   1977 Print · USGS

   South Texas ranch and oil country come into focus during the mid-seventies where four counties meet. Trace the industrial landscape of the Big Wells Oil Field and old fence lines near the settlement of Baggett and Snake Creek.

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7. 1974 Map of Dilley, 1977 Print

   

   1974 Dilley

   1977 Print · USGS

   The South Texas brush country around Dilley appears here in the mid-1970s, shaped by the confluence of the Frio and Leona rivers. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Winter Garden Rodeo Ground, the Missouri Pacific rail line, and the Hugo Cem.

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10. 1974 Map of Divot, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Divot

    1977 Print · USGS

    South Texas ranching and oil operations are captured in detail here during the mid-1970s. Local researchers can trace the drainage of the Leona River and locate family-named landmarks like Parks Corner Windmill and the settlement of Divot.

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13. 1974 Map of Holcomb Reservoir, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Holcomb Reservoir

    1977 Print · USGS

    Frio County ranchlands were defined by vital water infrastructure and prominent hill elevations during the mid-1970s. Trace the distribution of livestock water sources like Garden Tank and English Hills Tank or the high ground at Pilot Knob.

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16. 1974 Map of Gross Tank, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Gross Tank

    1977 Print · USGS

    The ranchlands of Zavala and Uvalde counties are captured here in the mid-1970s at a time of increasing energy exploration. Researchers can trace the water-dependent settlement patterns along the Frio River, identified by numerous Gas Wells and remote landmarks like Gross Tank.

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19. 1974 Map of Woodward NE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Woodward NE

    1977 Print · USGS

    South Texas brush country during the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and winding creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Mary Chapel, Covey Chapel Cem, and the shifting waters of Dry Cibolo Creek.

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22. 1974 Map of Frio Town, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Frio Town

    1977 Print · USGS

    The ranchlands of South Texas are captured in the mid-1970s as the historic settlement of Frio Town remained a vital landmark. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Rock House Ranch, find the Frio Town Cem, and locate numerous family and industrial sites like TJ Windmill.

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25. 1974 Map of West Ranch, 1977 Print

    

    1974 West Ranch

    1977 Print · USGS

    The ranchlands along the Zavala and Frio county line come into focus during the mid-seventies as the regional energy economy expanded. Genealogists and land researchers can trace family-named water sources like Roberts Windmill and remote sites near West Ranch.

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28. 1974 Map of Dilley NE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Dilley NE

    1977 Print · USGS

    South Texas ranch and brush country comes into focus in the mid-seventies as the Frio River winds through the borderlands. Researchers can trace land use near the Frio and La Salle county line or locate old operations like the Gravel Pits.

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