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1979 Map of Blanconia
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1979 Map of Blanconia

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Blanconia sits at the junction of cattle country and petroleum development in the late 1970s, straddling the line between Goliad and Bee counties. This orthophotomap combines aerial imagery with traditional topographic data, highlighting the expansive Blanconia Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells that dot the landscape north of the settlement. The hydrology of the region is defined by the winding course of Blanco Creek and Sarco Creek, which create natural boundaries for ranching operations. The infrastructure of the era is evident through a network of pipelines, a local Pumping Sta, and a private Landing Strip. Local family names and community foundations appear through landmarks like Mcguill Road and a local Cem, reflecting a landscape where legacy ranching and industrial extraction coexist along the rural South Texas plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.3 x 27.2 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain