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1963 Map of Hargill

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hargill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hargill serves as a focal point for this 1960s study of the South Texas landscape, characterized by the intersection of irrigation infrastructure and energy exploration. The transition of the regional economy is visible in the network of an aqueduct and multiple gas wells that dot the terrain of San Salvador. Transportation history is preserved through the Missouri Pacific rail line and remnants of an Old Railroad Grade cutting across the ranch lands.

Local family history is centered on several burial sites, including Hargill Cem, Cibolo Cem, and Cavazos Cem. The presence of the Moore Air Force Base Aux Field No 1 (Inactive) and several landing strips highlights the area's strategic utility during the mid-century. From the La Coma Ranch to the smaller settlement of Lavina, this map captures the essential rural and industrial fabric of Hidalgo County and the neighboring Willacy County boundary.