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1929 Map of Cotulla

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Cotulla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Cotulla serves as the central hub of this South Texas landscape, situated along the I. & G. N. R. R. near the banks of the Nueces River. This 1929 military-based topography reveals a region defined by sprawling cattle operations and early agricultural development, with numerous named properties such as Armstrong Ranch and the Hewitt Farm dotting the brush country. The presence of Dentonio, noted as a camp for troops, highlights the strategic importance of this area near the border during the early 20th century.

Transport and water are critical themes across the terrain, from the wagon roads connecting isolated outposts like the Carlow Settlement to the essential water sources like Loma Blanco Tank and Big Tank. The map tracks several county lines, including the Dimmit and La Salle county line, providing a precise look at the jurisdictional boundaries of the era amidst a landscape of mesas and creeks like San Lorenzo Creek.