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1970s Maps of Zapata County, Texas

Explore 11 historic maps of Zapata County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Zapata County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Zapata County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Zapata County, TX maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Albercas Ranch, 1975 Print
    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.
  4. 1972 Map of Guerra, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Guerra, 1975 Print
    1972 Guerra
    1975 Print · USGS
    Guerra and the surrounding South Texas ranch lands are captured here during the early seventies as the energy industry expanded. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Cem near town and trace water sources like Palomas Windmill and Alto Windmill.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1972 Map of Thompsonville, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Thompsonville, 1975 Print
    1972 Thompsonville
    1975 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country is captured here during the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and energy. Genealogists and historians can locate Thompsonville and the Vela-Peña Ranch while tracing the extensive network of Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Randado, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Randado, 1975 Print
    1972 Randado
    1975 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands of Jim Hogg and Zapata counties are seen here in the early seventies, a period defined by the peak of local energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Escobas, Randado, and Escobas Ranch amid the infrastructure of the Randado Oil Field.
  13. 1972 Map of Cuevitas SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Cuevitas SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Cuevitas SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranch and oil country is frozen in time during the early 1970s at the intersection of Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Guerra Windmill, the El Javali Oil Field, and isolated Cem sites.
  16. 1972 Map of Las Escobas Ranch, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Las Escobas Ranch, 1975 Print
    1972 Las Escobas Ranch
    1975 Print · USGS
    Ranching and oil production define the borderlands of Zapata and Starr counties during the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Buena Vista Cem and Uña de Gato Cem alongside the historic Las Escobas Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1979 Map of Zapata
    1979 Map of Zapata
    1979 Zapata
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands at the edge of the Rio Grande are captured here in the late seventies as Zapata grew along the reservoir. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Zapata Cemetery and Ranchito Cem or trace the early layout of El Sauz.
  22. 1979 Map of Zapata SE
    1979 Map of Zapata SE
    1979 Zapata SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border landscape in the late 1970s is defined by the waters of Falcon Reservoir as it submerges the historic river valley. Researchers can trace the shorelines of both nations, locating the site of Guerrero Viejo and settlements like Siesta Shores and Miragua.
  25. 1979 Map of Zapata NW
    1979 Map of Zapata NW
    1979 Zapata NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the late seventies as the Falcon Reservoir reshapes the Rio Grande valley. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites and settlements like El Ramireno, San Juan, and the Old Ramireno Cem.
  28. 1979 Map of San Ygnacio, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of San Ygnacio, 1980 Print
    1979 San Ygnacio
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Rio Grande are captured here in the late seventies as the waters of Falcon Reservoir reshape the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from San Ygnacio to Rancho Grande and the site of Santa Cruz.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1979 Map of O'Keefe Lake, 1981 Print
    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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