
Shifting sand dunes dominate this Kenedy County landscape, where survival and industry depend entirely on subsurface water and mineral rights. The 1954 topography reveals a network of fences and private roads connecting scattered water sources like the Mota Redonda Artesian Well and Martin Trap Windmill. These points represent critical infrastructure for ranching operations at Padre Juanito Trap and Mabana Trap, providing necessary water in an arid environment defined by moving dunes.
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1923 · Armstrong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Saltillo Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Sarita 4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · La Parra Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sarita 4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · La Parra Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500