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1974 Map of Cometa

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cometa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Comanche Creek and Pendencia Creek define this South Texas landscape where the boundaries of Maverick, Zavala, and Dimmit counties converge. During the mid-1970s, the small settlement of Cometa served as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and resource-extraction efforts, situated near several oil wells and extensive pipelines. The map documents local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the Vivian Cem and Cometa Cem, located east of the main settlement.

A network of watercourses, including Picosa Creek, Spurler Creek, and Blanco Creek, cuts through the terrain, indicating the drainage patterns of the Brush Country. Industrial activity is visible through several gravel pits and a dedicated drill hole, while the tiny outpost of Cantina appears in the southwestern corner near a Roadside Park, suggesting a quiet stop for travelers along the rural roads of the era.