Ben Bolt and Rancho Alegre anchor the settlement patterns in this South Texas landscape, where the southern reaches of the city of Alice transition into open ranch and oil country. The area is defined by its energy and aviation infrastructure, notably the Alice International Airport and extensive petroleum operations including the Tom Graham Oil Field and Magnolia City Oil Field. Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Fraternal Cem, Lattas Cem, and Calaveras Cem, which are scattered among the seasonal watercourses of Lattas Creek and San Andreas Cr. The network of secondary roads, like FM-625 and various county routes, illustrates the grid-like development of the region's agricultural and industrial parcels, while the Alto Del Burro Windmill stands as a traditional landmark amidst the modern energy production facilities.
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1917 · Ben Bolt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · San Diego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Orange Grove
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Kingsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ben Bolt SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · San Diego
USGS Topo · 1:24,000