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1938 Map of Agua Nueva

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Family-named ranches and a network of water tanks define this South Texas landscape during a period of transition in the late 1930s. Centered on the settlement of Agua Nueva, the map details a land ownership pattern dominated by extensive livestock holdings such as Palangana Ranch, San Carlos Ranch, and Monte Chista Ranch. The survey, compiled by the Corps of Engineers, reveals how the terrain of the Rio Grande Valley was managed through scattered infrastructure like the many wind-powered water tanks (WT) essential for survival in this arid environment. Genealogists can trace deep-rooted family names through landmarks like El Rancho de la Venada, Jesus Maria Ranch, and San Antonio Ranch, which straddle the border of Jim Hogg and Starr Counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain