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1974 Map of Harris Lake

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Harris Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Nueces River winds through the Brush Country of La Salle County, providing the primary hydrological corridor for this South Texas landscape. In the mid-1970s, the area remained dominated by large-scale landholdings and ranching operations, exemplified by the Cochina Ranch situated in the western portion of the quadrangle. Along the river’s course, Harris Lake serves as a notable landmark near the settlement of Harris, reflecting the importance of water management in this arid environment.

Transportation and infrastructure are concentrated on the eastern edge of the map, where the Missouri Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the fringes of Cotulla. The presence of numerous wells scattered across the terrain underscores the reliance on groundwater for livestock and rural habitation. This survey captures a moment of traditional land use before further modernization, documenting the relationship between the drainage basins of Espio Creek and Salt Creek and the established ranching culture.