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1954 Map of Kingsville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kingsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The growing town of Kingsville serves as a mid-century hub for education and aviation, home to the Texas College of Arts and Industries and the sprawling Kingsville Naval Air Station. This survey captures a landscape defined by the intersection of traditional ranching and modern industrialization, where the historic King Ranch borders the active Stratton Oil Field and Borregos Oil Field. Industrial infrastructure is prominent throughout the county, including the Celanese Plant and a dedicated Refinery located along the Missouri Pacific railroad line.

Water management and local entertainment are both visible on the landscape, from the Tranquitas Dam and Tulosa Lake to the Drive-in Theater on the outskirts of the city. Smaller communities like Bishop and Driscoll are mapped in detail, alongside specialized company settlements such as Stratton Camp. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages like San Fernando Creek and Tranquitas Creek, which cut through the coastal prairie toward the Gulf.