1972 Map of Guerra

About this map

The settlement of Guerra sits at the southern edge of this Jim Hogg County landscape, reflecting the sparse, resource-driven settlement patterns of South Texas in the early 1970s. The area is defined by the Colorado Field, an extensive network of petroleum extraction indicated by dozens of Oil Wells, Oil Well sites, and scattered Drill Hole locations. This industrial activity is superimposed over a traditional ranching environment, where water security is managed through specifically named landmarks such as Chicharon Windmill and Old Medanito Windmill.