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1969 Map of La Chusa Hill

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of La Chusa Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The arid landscape of McMullen County comes into focus through its reliance on water and ranching infrastructure in the late 1960s. Scattered holdings like the Gueydan Ranch, Encino Ranch, and Rhode Ranch anchor the territory, connected by the unpaved corridor of Rhode Ranch Road. A dense network of windmills, including the Gueydan House Windmill, Three Corners Windmill, and Bartlett Windmills, underscores the vital importance of subterranean resources for cattle operations in this part of Texas.

Physical landmarks provide the primary navigational points, notably the prominent La Chusa Hill and the mesa-like Devils Center Table. To the north, a solitary Grave and a small Gravel Pit near a landing strip suggest localized activity. The drainage of Devils Waterhole Creek and its associated Devils Waterhole highlight the seasonal watercourses that shaped early settlement patterns, while appearing alongside emerging industrial features like numerous Gas Well and Oil Well sites.