Old Maps of La Salle County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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La Salle County, TX maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Bart
    1927 Map of Bart
    1927 Bart
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Dimmit and La Salle County line comes alive in the mid-twenties, centered on the winding Nueces River. Genealogists and local historians can trace early ranching footprints at Cochina Ranch, Wernberger Ranch, and San Roque Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1929 Map of Cotulla
    1929 Map of Cotulla
    1929 Cotulla
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country comes alive in the late 1920s, showing a landscape of massive cattle ranches and early rail outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings from the Carlow Settlement to Valley Wells, or locate military sites like Dentonio.

  3. 1940 Map of Cotulla
    1940 Map of Cotulla
    1940 Cotulla
    1940 Print · USGS
    La Salle County ranching life is frozen in time at the start of the 1940s, centered on the rail junction at Cotulla. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks across the brush country, from the Buckholt School to the Albert Martin Ranch and Harriss Valley.

  4. 1940 Map of Artesia Wells, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Artesia Wells, 1959 Print
    1940 Artesia Wells
    1959 Print · USGS
    La Salle and Dimmit Counties are captured here just before the Second World War, showing a ranching landscape defined by the Nueces River. Researchers can trace family homesteads like R Armstrong and J Henderson or follow the path of the International-Great Northern Railroad through Artesia Wells.

  5. 1942 Map of Fowlerton
    1942 Map of Fowlerton
    1942 Fowlerton
    1942 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and rail commerce converge in the early 1940s near the Frio River. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Guadalupe Ranch or follow the path of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf State Highway No 72.

  6. 1942 Map of Dilley, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Dilley, 1956 Print
    1942 Dilley
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and rail infrastructure are on full display during the early 1940s at the Frio and La Salle county line. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Nagy Witherspoon Ranch and Julia Harris Ranch along the International and Great Northern railroad.

  7. 1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Crystal City
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands along the Nueces River or locate heritage sites in Asherton, Big Wells, and Batesville.

  8. 1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Crystal City
    1976 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the mid-fifties as the rail lines and rivers connect growing hubs. Researchers can trace the development of energy fields like Washburn Oil Field or locate historic settlements from Asherton to Three Rivers.

  9. 1956 Map of Woodward
    1956 Map of Woodward
    1956 Woodward
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century ranching and rail life dominate the South Texas borderlands where four counties meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like Vesper Ranch or El Cid Ranch and locate the rail stop at Woodward.

  10. 1956 Map of Piedra Creek
    1956 Map of Piedra Creek
    1956 Piedra Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of La Salle and McMullen Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, following military surveys of the brushy plains. Researchers can locate remote family landmarks like the Dobie Ranch or trace the early Oil Field at Munson.

  11. 1956 Map of Hindes
    1956 Map of Hindes
    1956 Hindes
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Frio and La Salle county lines. Family history researchers can trace local landmarks like the Arnold School, Schoerp & Spettel Ranch, and rail stops at Prince Siding and Zella Siding.

  12. 1956 Map of Fowlerton
    1956 Map of Fowlerton
    1956 Fowlerton
    1956 Print · USGS
    La Salle County ranching and rail infrastructure are captured here in the mid-1940s as military surveys were adapted for civil use. Genealogists can locate named homesteads and outposts like Salem, Hermann Sons, and Lester J Ranch along the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf rail line.

  13. 1957 Map of Encinal
    1957 Map of Encinal
    1957 Encinal
    1957 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country around the Webb and La Salle county lines is captured here during a period of established ranching and rail commerce. Family historians can trace numerous homesteads and landmarks like Prairie View School, Bell Ranch, and Atlee Siding.

  14. 1957 Map of Caiman Creek
    1957 Map of Caiman Creek
    1957 Caiman Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country along the Nueces River appears here during the mid-1950s ranching era. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family-held lands like Jefferies Ranch and landmarks such as the Ft Ewell Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Crystal City
    1961 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive cattle ranches and emerging oil fields. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail lines through Crystal City, or locate water features like Espantosa Lake and Boynton Reservoir.

  16. 1968 Map of Crystal City
    1968 Map of Crystal City
    1968 Crystal City
    1968 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by ranching roots and the vital waters of the Nueces River. Researchers can trace the rail-driven growth of Crystal City or locate landmarks like Pilot Knob and Espantosa Lake.

  17. 1968 Map of Zella, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Zella, 1972 Print
    1968 Zella
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the ranchlands of South Texas during the late sixties, this survey tracks the boundary of La Salle and McMullen counties. Researchers can trace the winding Esperanza Creek and find sites like Zella, the Esperanza Ranch, and numerous Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1969 Map of Dull, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Dull, 1971 Print
    1969 Dull
    1971 Print · USGS
    La Salle County ranching and early oil exploration are documented here during the late sixties. Trace the defunct Old Railroad Grade between Los Angeles and Dull, or locate family-named water sources like Quintana Tank and McGraw Lake.

  19. 1969 Map of Hindes, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hindes, 1971 Print
    1969 Hindes
    1971 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country at the meeting of four counties is captured here in the late sixties. Trace the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade near Hindes or locate specific Oil Wells and the rural settlement of Orelia.

  20. 1969 Map of Las Flores, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Las Flores, 1971 Print
    1969 Las Flores
    1971 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands along the Frio and La Salle county line come to life in this late-sixties survey. Researchers can trace historic water sources and family landmarks like the San Jose Ranch, Caballo Blanco Windmill, and Las Flores.

  21. 1969 Map of Cayman Lake, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Cayman Lake, 1972 Print
    1969 Cayman Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country along the Frio River is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of ranching and riverine sloughs. Genealogists and historians can trace family-held land like Sharp Ranch, the settlement of Angeles, and the waters of Cayman Lake.

  22. 1969 Map of The White Kitchen, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of The White Kitchen, 1972 Print
    1969 The White Kitchen
    1972 Print · USGS
    La Salle County ranchlands and oil patches are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by energy and cattle. Trace the locations of The White Kitchen, Quintana Camp, and numerous named water sources like 14 Section Tank and Maguey Tank.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1969 Map of Fowlerton, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Fowlerton, 1972 Print
    1969 Fowlerton
    1972 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and river life are captured here in the late sixties along the Frio River. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Galinda Ranch or locate the Fowlerton Cems and landmarks like Koon Hill.

  24. 1969 Map of Briscoe Ranch, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Briscoe Ranch, 1972 Print
    1969 Briscoe Ranch
    1972 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil operations are mapped in detail during the late sixties at the La Salle and McMullen county line. Researchers can trace historic ranch infrastructure through Briscoe Ranch and a vast network of stock tanks like Big Alamo Tank and Tanque Porfido.

  25. 1974 Map of Piedra Creek SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Piedra Creek SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Piedra Creek SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country along the Nueces River comes into focus during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the ranching legacy of the Welder Dobie Ranch or locate early industrial markers like the Flowing Well and Gravel Pits.

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