1963 Map of La Blanca

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San Carlos Gas Field and several neighboring extraction zones define the industrial character of this South Texas landscape in the early 1960s. The map shows an intricate network of infrastructure supporting both agriculture and the energy sector, featuring numerous Gas Wells and the Santa Cruz Aqueduct. Small communities like San Carlos, Evergreen, and La Blanca are positioned along the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific, highlighting the importance of transport for both local produce and refinery products. Notable technical landmarks including a Refinery, a Filtration Plant, and a Water Tank at Engleman Gardens reveal the engineered nature of the terrain, where drainage systems like the Donna Drain manage the water needs of this productive region.