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1969 Map of Cross NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Cross NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Atascosa and McMullen County boundary divides this South Texas landscape, defined in the late 1960s by its extensive network of creeks and man-made watering points. The terrain is dominated by the seasonal drainage systems of Macho Creek, Clear Creek, and La Jarita Creek, which converge as they flow toward the southwest. This area is a classic example of Texas ranching infrastructure, where water management was the primary driver of development.

A dense concentration of namesake "tanks" and windmills provides insight into land use and local geography. Names like Sacatosa Tank, Strickland Tank, and the Vat Windmill likely reflect original ranching families or specific agricultural functions. The southern portion of the sheet shows the transition into larger watercourses, including San Miguel Creek and Lagunillas Creek, illustrating the natural hydrologic patterns of the brush country before more intensive modern alterations.