1952 Map of La Salle

About this map

Garcitas Creek meanders deeply through the coastal plains of South Texas, defining much of the boundary between Victoria and Jackson Counties. This landscape is marked by the industrial infrastructure of the early 1950s, with extensive Oil Field operations, numerous Oil Wells, and a dedicated Oil Well scattered across the prairie. The small settlement of La Salle serves as a central point along the dual rail lines of the Missouri Pacific and the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico. The map details a complex system of water management and resource extraction, featuring several instances of a Flowing Well and an intricate network of a Levee and Pipeline. Tributaries such as Arenosa Creek, Venado Creek, and Kentucky Mutt Cr feed into the primary basin, reflecting the hydraulic character of this ranching and petroleum-producing region.