1978 Map of Cranell

About this map

The Aransas River defines the southern boundary of this landscape, meandering through a series of dramatic loops including Javelina Bend and Rooke Bend. This 1970s orthophotographic survey captures the rural character of Refugio and San Patricio counties, where the industrial presence of the Encino Oil and Gas Field and various pipelines intersects with traditional ranching operations. The small settlement of Cranell sits along the Missouri Pacific railroad line, serving as a focal point for transport in an area otherwise characterized by water features like Chocolate Swale and Sous Creek. Family-named landmarks such as Rooke Ranch and Alders Camp Windmill provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local land holdings. The map also records early roadside infrastructure, notably the Roadside Park located just north of the Cranell junction.