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1972 Map of La Pryor

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The settlement of La Pryor serves as the focal point of this South Texas survey, situated at the intersection of a grid-patterned townsite and the Missouri Pacific railroad. The surrounding landscape of Zavala County is defined by the meandering course of the Nueces River, which carves a path through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This riparian corridor contrasts sharply with the western plains, where numerous wells and irrigation networks suggest the intensive agricultural development of the early 1970s.

Evidence of local infrastructure and land use is visible in the placement of the La Pryor Cem and the WT landmark within the town limits. Further afield, the terrain transitions into the distinct Sand Ridge and drainage systems like Mustang Creek and Sand Creek. Smaller industrial and water management features, such as a Gravel Pit, Oil Well locations, and the Fence Tank, provide a detailed record of the rural economy and ranching operations during this era.