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1971 Map of Freer NW, 1974 Print
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1971 Map of Freer NW

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Government Wells Oil Field dominates this South Texas landscape in the early 1970s, illustrating the intensive petroleum infrastructure north of Freer. The terrain is defined by a dense network of extraction sites, including dozens of Oil Well locations and a Pumping Sta, interconnected by a series of pipelines. Water management for ranching or industry is evident through numerous named stock tanks, such as Piedra Tank, Cochina Tank, and Rincon Tank, which punctuate the drainage basins of Ygnacio Creek and Government Creek. This geography reveals a specialized economy where natural resources and water security dictated the placement of every road and structure. The proximity of Soledad Creek and Charamusca Creek highlights the intermittent drainage patterns common to Duval County, while the Sewage Disposal Pond near the town site marks the early modern utility footprint of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.3 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain