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2013 Map of La Coste

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of La Coste
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Castroville Historic District marks the northwestern corner of this map, reflecting the deep cultural roots of this Alsatian-influenced settlement along the Medina River. To the southeast, the town of La Coste sits at a geographic crossroads, defined by its rail access and proximity to the Medina Irrigation Canal. The landscape is a complex network of agriculture and water management, evidenced by the Natalia Canal and various local reservoirs such as Ruby Lake and Kirby Lake.

Tracing the movement of water and people, the map shows the winding path of Polecat Cr and Big Sous Cr as they feed toward the river valley. Notable landmarks like Rhins Hill and the Castroville Municipal Airport break up the grid of county roads and private lanes. Smaller settlements like Pearson and specific ranch sites, including the Alamo-Angus Ranch Lake, provide specific points of interest for those researching Medina County genealogy or local land use patterns during the early 21st century.