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1968 Map of Charlotte

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Charlotte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The town of Charlotte serves as the focal point for this late-1960s survey of southern Texas, situated at the intersection of State Highway 97 and Route 1333. The landscape is defined by the extraction economy of the era, dominated by the expansive Charlotte Oil Field and the neighboring Jourdanton Oil Field to the east. A network of wells and a major Pipeline illustrate the industrial footprint upon the Atascosa County brushland.

Beyond the petroleum infrastructure, the map details the local geography along Lagunillas Creek and Turkey Creek. Community spaces like Ryan Park and the Athletic Field are clearly marked within the settlement, while the outskirts feature rural landmarks such as a private Landing Strip and multiple Gravel Pits. The intricate drainage patterns of Doak Branch and Bear Branch highlight the subtle topography of this prairie and ranching environment.