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1921 Map of Falfurrias

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Falfurrias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The dairy and ranching heart of South Texas comes into focus here, mapped under the direction of Major Henry H. Robert during a period of agricultural expansion. The landscape is dotted with specialized operations like Laguna Larga Farm, Busy Bee Farm, and the Seymour Citrus Farm, reflecting the region's transition toward intensive cultivation. The town of Falfurrias serves as a central hub, while surrounding ranchlands are marked by extensive windmill systems such as Cachucha Windmill and Mesquites Windmill, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this arid environment.

Legacy Spanish land grants and settlements define the social geography, evidenced by the Concepcion Ruins and the split between Concepcion and Concepcion Viejo. To the south, the terrain shifts into distinctive Sand hills and the ephemeral waters of Laguna Baluarte. This reconnaissance reveals a complex network of private ranch roads and trails, including the Alice-Los Olmos Road, connecting numerous family-named properties like Saunders Rch. and Schufort Rch.