2019 Map of La Gloria

About this map

Santa Catarina and the adjacent ranching landscapes of Starr County are captured here in the late 2010s. This territory is defined by a network of long, straight ranch roads and farm-to-market routes like FM 755 and FM 1017, which connect several small communities and family-owned properties. The map reveals a cluster of local history sites, including the Tangue Allegre Cem and San Jose Cem, which serve as vital markers of the area's genealogical heritage. To the north, La Gloria sits near the intersection of Ranch Rd 1017 and FM 755, while the Diamond O Ranch Airport suggests the importance of private aviation in managing these large South Texas estates. The terrain is marked by numerous ephemeral drainage patterns and small depressions, highlighting the semi-arid character of this cattle country.