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1957 Map of Caiman Creek

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Caiman Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this South Texas landscape, marking a terrain defined by cattle ranching and early frontier history. Near the river's edge, the Ft Ewell Monument stands as a reminder of the mid-19th century military post that once guarded the road from San Antonio to Laredo. The map reveals a sparsely settled region organized around established family operations such as Willy Ranch, Jefferies Ranch, and the Burke Ranch.

South of the La Salle Co and Webb Co boundary line, the settlement pattern shifts toward small outposts like Magueyito and Dolores. The hydrology of the brush country is captured through seasonal drainages like Caiman Creek, Tocolote Creek, and Los Olmos Creek, which provided essential water sources for the livestock industry. Isolated landmarks like Hunters Store and various Hunting Lodges reflect the area's dual identity as a working ranchland and a destination for sportsmen during the mid-20th century.