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1956 Map of Las Mujeres

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Las Mujeres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Large family holdings and cattle operations dominate this South Texas landscape along the Webb Duval county line. The ranching economy is evident through numerous named properties such as Las Mujeres Ranch, Adami Ranch, and Pintas Ranch, which are connected by a network of private roads and the prominent Bruni Freer Road. A notable feature of this mid-century survey is the Proposed State Highway cutting through the southern sector near the Gates Ranch, signaling a transition in regional connectivity.

Ephemeral water sources like Arroyo de Leon, Black Creek, and Charco define the local drainage patterns, essential for the survival of remote outposts like Esteban Herrera and the Hunting Lodge. This military edition, originally prepared by the Eighth Engineers, provides a precise look at the land use and property divisions in a sparsely settled brush country environment where water tanks and pipelines were the lifelines of the local residents.