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1963 Map of Linn NW

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Linn NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Santa Fe Pasture and San Juan Pasture dominate this 1963 landscape, revealing the deep ranching traditions of Hidalgo County. The map captures an era of transformation where traditional livestock grazing met the burgeoning energy industry of South Texas. Vast cattle ranges are dotted with family-named water sources like Noche Buena Windmill, Agua Dulce Windmill, and Mestizo Windmill, which were essential for sustaining life in this arid region.

Industrial development is clearly visible through the expansion of the Beaurline Gas Field and Los Indios Gas Field, marked by numerous gas wells and drill holes. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor cuts through the eastern portion of the sheet, providing a vital link for the Santa Fe Ranch and Los Indios Ranch. The presence of Tres Lagunas and several flowing wells highlights the critical role of groundwater management in both agricultural and industrial operations during the early 1960s.