The San Antonio River defines the northeastern boundary of this Bee County landscape, where the riparian corridor meets the ranchlands of South Texas. Local history is anchored by the Charco Cemetery, situated near the riverbanks, serving as a significant landmark for genealogists and researchers of the area’s early residents. The terrain is a network of seasonal drainages, including the branching paths of Hord Creek and Lost Creek, which cut through the open country. Energy extraction is a visible part of the local economy, represented here by the Hordes Creek Gas Field. A grid of rural routes and farm-to-market roads, such as Mail Rd and Newton-Powell Rd, connects the scattered properties and agricultural operations like the Lazy F Ranch.
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1936 · Pettus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Pettus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Karnes City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Kenedy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Tuleta
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Tulsita
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Choate
USGS Topo · 1:24,000