1957 Map of Caiman Creek

About this map

The Nueces River valley in the mid-1950s is a landscape defined by expansive ranching operations and seasonal hunting grounds across the La Salle and Webb County line. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage systems, including Caiman Creek, Los Olmos Creek, and Tocolote Creek, which feed into the primary river corridor. This survey documents a transition from the historic past to mid-century rural life, marked by the presence of the Ft Ewell Monument near the riverbanks. Scattered homesteads and gathering points such as Hunter's Store and the Sheeran property serve as the social and economic anchors for this section of South Texas. The map identifies several significant livestock operations, including Jefferies Ranch, Burke Ranch, and the Willy Ranch, alongside numerous Hunting Lodges that indicate the land's dual use for agriculture and sport.