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1965 Map of Caballos Creek

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Caballos Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Peeler Ranch and Brown Ranch anchor this mid-1960s landscape in South Texas, where large-scale ranching and natural resource extraction define the local economy. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of seasonal drainages, including Turkey Creek, Macho Creek, and La Parita Creek, which flow toward Caballos Creek. To manage water in this semi-arid environment, numerous livestock tanks such as Caballos Tank and Government Tank are strategically placed across the pastures.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is visible through the Old Railroad Grade cutting diagonally across the southern half of the map, marking a former transportation corridor that once served the region. Industrial activity is further highlighted by scattered Oil Wells and a small Landing Strip, indicating the dual importance of cattle ranching and the petroleum industry. This survey provides a look at the rural Atascosa and McMullen county line before modern development, including a small Cem that offers a point of interest for local genealogical research.