1960 Map of Hacienda

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this landscape of the Texas Hill Country, defining a region where ranching and rail transport were central to the local economy. In the northern reaches, the small settlement of Hacienda sits along the corridor of the Texas and New Orleans (Southern Pacific) railroad, which runs parallel to Route 90. The map documents a significant network of family-held lands, including Rosenow Ranch, Ingram Ranch, and Allen Ranch, each marking the distribution of homesteads across the varied terrain. To the south, specialized land use is evident at the Fish Hatchery near Little Big Tank. The topography is characterized by prominent elevations such as Cantrell Mountain, Sulphur Mtn, and Nueces Hill, which overlook drainage features like Wood Slough and Mustang Creek.