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1961 Map of Dewees

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dewees
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The San Antonio River snakes through this 1961 portrait of Wilson County, carving a heavily wooded riparian corridor through the ranchlands. A significant point of local history is the Mission of Las Cabreras (Ruins), situated near the riverbanks, representing the deep colonial roots of the region. The map highlights a series of family-named settlements and working estates, including Dewees Ranch, Connally Ranch, and Camp Ranch, which suggest a landscape dominated by large-scale cattle operations and rural homesteads.

Transport is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line in the north and the diagonal path of the Pleasanton Road. Small rural centers such as Dewees, Loma Vista, and Darilek are scattered across the terrain, alongside local landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem and a solitary Quarry. Numerous seasonal waterways, including Picosa Creek and Olmos Creek, crisscross the area, feeding into the primary river system.