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1960 Map of Hacienda

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hacienda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Nueces River winds through the eastern portion of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by ranching and rail transport at the start of the 1960s. The settlement of Hacienda sits near the riverbanks, while the surrounding territory is dotted with family-named operations like Rosenow Ranch and Smythe Ranch. Distinctive topographical markers such as Cantrell Mountain, Obi Hill, and Sulphur Mtn break the terrain, providing a look at the varied elevations of Uvalde County.

Industrial and agricultural infrastructure is prominent, with the Texas and New Orleans and Southern Pacific railroads cutting across the northern half of the map. Traces of older transport routes are evident in an Old RR Grade to the southwest. Significant water management features including the Fish Hatchery, Big Tank, and Wood Slough illustrate the local reliance on both natural and man-made water sources in this arid Texas environment.