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1965 Map of Las Tiendas

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Las Tiendas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Santa Isabel Creek winds through this South Texas landscape, defining a region of Webb County dominated by ranching and resource extraction in the mid-1960s. The settlement at Las Tiendas serves as a focal point along Las Tiendas Road, surrounded by family-named holdings such as Fuller Ranch and Hearne Ranch. This period of land use is characterized by numerous water management features like Cochio Tank, Tapon Tank, and La Mula Tank, which were essential for supporting livestock in the arid brush country.

Distinctive terrain features including Loma Willie Caliche and Loma Blanca rise above the drainage of Cochio Creek. The presence of several Drill Holes scattered across the quadrangle suggests active mineral or oil exploration during this era. This 1965 survey offers a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions before more modern developments altered the traditional ranching boundaries of the area.