1970s Maps of Webb County, Texas

1. 1972 Map of Albercas Ranch, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Albercas Ranch

   1975 Print · USGS

   The ranching and energy country of south Texas is captured here in the early seventies as petroleum production transformed the brushland. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like San Jose Ranch, Graves, and the drainage of Arroyo Grande.

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4. 1972 Map of Bruni SE, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Bruni SE

   1975 Print · USGS

   In the early 1970s, this corner of South Texas was a hub for energy extraction where Webb, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the Texas Mexican railroad line, locate the Greenhill Cem, and map the extent of the Yeager Oil Field.

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7. 1972 Map of Bruni, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Bruni

   1975 Print · USGS

   Webb and Duval County ranchlands are captured here in the 1970s during a period of intense oil exploration. You can trace the Texas Mexican rail line through Bruni, find numerous oil derricks in the Cole Oil Field, and locate named landmarks like El Medio Windmill.

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10. 1972 Map of Oilton, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Oilton

    1975 Print · USGS

    South Texas petroleum country comes into focus in the early seventies as the regional oil boom shapes the land. Trace the industrial footprint of the Mirando City Oil Field and find historic sites like Los Ojuelos and the Texas Mexican line.

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13. 1973 Map of Biel Lake North, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Biel Lake North

    1977 Print · USGS

    Webb County ranchlands and energy resources are captured in the early seventies, featuring the extensive Biel Oil Field. Researchers can locate working landscapes like the Las Pintas Ranch and trace water sources from San Casimiro Creek to Biel Lake.

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16. 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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19. 1974 Map of Caiman Creek SE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Caiman Creek SE

    1977 Print · USGS

    The brush country along the La Salle and Webb border in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of ranching and oil exploration. Researchers can trace the path of the Nueces River and locate remote landmarks like the Landing Strip and Monte Cortado.

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22. 1974 Map of Piedra Creek SE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Piedra Creek SE

    1977 Print · USGS

    The South Texas brush country at the meeting of four counties is captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace family landmarks like the Adami Cem or map the energy footprint of the Rodriguez Oil Field and scattered Gas Wells.

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25. 1974 Map of Biel Lake SE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Biel Lake SE

    1977 Print · USGS

    Petroleum production and ranch land define the border of Webb and Duval counties during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace energy infrastructure across the Lopez Oil Field, find scattered Oil Wells, and locate the Arroyo de Charco Escondido.

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28. 1974 Map of Biel Lake South, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Biel Lake South

    1977 Print · USGS

    South Texas ranching and energy production meet in this mid-seventies survey of Webb County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Las Mujeres Ranch and Torres or the industrial footprint of the Talvez Oil Field.

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31. 1974 Map of Biel Lake NE, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Biel Lake NE

    1977 Print · USGS

    The Webb and Duval county line in the mid-seventies was a center of intensive energy production. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the Charamusca Oil Field, from the central refinery to scattered oil wells and pipelines.

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34. 1979 Map of Isla Mesteno

    

    1979 Isla Mesteno

    1979 Print · USGS

    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the late 1970s as the Rio Grande winds past remote ranching settlements and gas fields. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Las Josefinas, the abandoned San Pablo, and the Aduana at La Rivereña.

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37. 1979 Map of Laredo South, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Laredo South

    1980 Print · USGS

    The international border at the end of the 1970s shows the twin cities of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo flanking the Rio Bravo Grande. Researchers can trace rural settlements like Santa Maria (Angelica) and community landmarks like Masterson Sch.

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40. 1979 Map of O'Keefe Lake, 1981 Print

    

    1979 O'Keefe Lake

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Webb and Zapata county lines come into focus in this late-seventies survey. Genealogists and historians can trace small ranching outposts such as Las Josefinas and El Porvenir near the banks of the Falcon Reservoir.

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