1974 Map of Holland Dam

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The Nueces River winds through this portion of La Salle County, defining a landscape of riparian corridors and low-lying drainage basins. The 1974 field check reveals a terrain primarily shaped by the river and its tributaries, including Altita Creek and the meandering path of Las Raices Creek to the south. Modern infrastructure is sparse but notable, centered on the Holland Dam Spillway 347, which regulates local water flow. The presence of a Gas Well and a prominent Pipeline suggests the creeping influence of the energy industry into this rural ranching region. Unlike many more developed Texas quadrangles, this area remains characterized by its natural watercourses and the open space between the river bends and upland scrub.