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2013 Map of Laureles Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laureles Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Industrial energy production and traditional ranching operations define this coastal prairie landscape in South Texas. The Luby Oil Field and the Stanolind-Luby Camp Refinery anchor the northern portion of the quadrangle, connected by a network of county roads like Co RD-14 and Co RD-12. This industrial presence contrasts with the historical landholdings of the Laureles Ranch and Santa Cruz Ranch, where the economy relies on water management across the semi-arid terrain.

Water sources are vital landmarks here, from the meandering Petronila Creek and Chiltipin Creek to the Chapman Ranch Lake. The map is particularly notable for its dense indexing of named windmills, such as the Falcon Windmill, Verderas Windmill, and Don Roberto Windmill, which illustrate the critical infrastructure required for cattle ranching in Nueces County. These features, along with the terrain at Ojo De Angua, provide a clear picture of how resource extraction and livestock management have shaped the regional layout.