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1972 Map of La Gloria SW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of La Gloria SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

El Negro Ranch and a sparse network of ranching infrastructure define this corner of South Texas during the early 1970s. The landscape is marked by the vital necessity of water in a semi-arid environment, shown through numerous landmarks such as the Borrachito Windmill, Benedito Windmill, and the Charco del Rucio Tank. These named water sources, alongside Sad Ignacio Windmill No 1, reveal the localized cattle-ranching economy that persisted even as industrial interests moved into the area.

Subsurface exploration is evident through the widespread distribution of Drill Holes and several clusters of Oil Wells, particularly in the southeast near Garcias Creek. The presence of a significant Pipeline cutting across the terrain further underscores the transition from traditional land use to energy production. Managed water features like Dam No 1 and Dam No 2 suggest coordinated efforts to control seasonal runoff for both livestock and resource extraction needs.