1962 Map of Live Oak Lake

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The San Antonio River defines the northern edge of this south Texas landscape, where vast ranchlands and hydraulic infrastructure tell the story of a working 1960s cattle and oil territory. Cattle ranching is well-established at Fant Ranch and River Ranch, supported by a dense network of water sources including the Dutch Trap Windmill, Old Vat Windmill, and Little Sarco Windmill. The presence of the Sarco Field and numerous cross-cutting Pipeline routes indicates the area's mid-century petroleum development.