Las Vegas stands as a primary point of reference in this arid Dimmit County landscape, situated near the winding paths of several ephemeral waterways. The drainage patterns of Espio Cr, Elm Cr, and Skull Cr define the local topography, carving shallow routes through the ranching country of southern Texas. These natural features are intersected by a modest network of rural transit lines, including Ranch Road 468 and Fm 468, which provide the essential framework for movement across the open terrain. The map also records the precise County Line, marking the administrative boundary that bisects this sparsely populated region. This survey serves as a detailed study of the relationship between sparse desert settlements and the fundamental water sources that historically governed the layout of Texas ranch lands.
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1925 · San Roque Lake 1-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1927 · Bart
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Cotulla
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Valley Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Big Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Catarina
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Artesia Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Woodward
USGS Topo · 1:62,500