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1956 Map of Maria Estella Well

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Maria Estella Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Old Tajos Ranch sits at the heart of this coastal Kenedy County landscape, where the Texas mainland meets the expansive waters of Laguna Madre. The terrain is defined by shifting sands and the critical importance of groundwater, evidenced by a network of scattered water sources including Magueyal Artesian Well, Bailadora Artesian Well, and Maria Estella Artesian Well. These wells supported ranching life in an environment dominated by Shifting Sand Dunes and tidal flats.

Along the shoreline, the map reveals the complex geography of the laguna, featuring the Calabazas Islands and Tres Marias Islands. The presence of long-distance infrastructure, such as a pipeline and various fences, indicates the industrial and property boundaries that carved through the Sand and Mud flats. To the south, Mesquite Rincon marks the transition into the coastal marshes near Rincon Artesian Well.