1956 Map of Franklin Settlement

About this map

The borderlands of Atascosa Co Mc Mullen Co are defined by a network of private cattle operations and ephemeral watercourses. This territory, largely shaped by the ranching economy of mid-century South Texas, centers on the Franklin Settlement (Cross) and the Campbellton Rd corridor. The map documents several established homesteads including the Burmeister Ranch, Vrana Ranch, and Coward Ranch, providing a clear look at land ownership and the placement of residences relative to the landscape. An intriguing mention of Ruins near the Vrana Ranch suggests an earlier layer of habitation or industry no longer in use by the time of this 1942 revision. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainage basins such as Turkey Creek, Miguel Creek, and Macho Cr, which flow toward the southern reaches of the county.