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1979 Map of Bullshead Creek

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Bullshead Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad cuts diagonally across this South Texas landscape, serving as the primary industrial artery near the settlement of Tynan. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, including Bullshead Creek and Papalote Creek, which cross the undulating plains alongside Mc Fall Creek and Ratta Creek. The presence of an Indefinite Boundary near the Bee Co San Patricio Co line suggests the complex history of local surveying and jurisdictional transitions in this region during the late 1970s.

Energy extraction is evident throughout the area, with numerous Oil Wells and a Drill Hole scattered across the rural acreage. These features, combined with family-named landmarks like Dale Hollow and Silver Creek, illustrate the intersection of traditional ranching geography with the modern petroleum industry. The map provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure of the Coastal Bend region before the expansion of modern highway systems.