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2013 Map of Midway

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Midway is situated in a landscape of South Texas ranching and petroleum development, where ephemeral creeks like Lagarto Cr and Julian Cr carve through the brush country. The map documents the presence of specific family-named landmarks and ranching infrastructure, including Williams Windmill, Foster Windmill, and Longoria Windmill. These features indicate the vital role of groundwater management in this arid region, where drainages such as Barbone Cr and Longoria Cr define the local topography.

Energy extraction remains a primary driver of land use, evidenced by the Hinnant Oil Field and Stehle Oil Field. Residential patterns are seen in the Vally-Hi Acres Number 2 Colonia and the established Penitas Ranch, which sit near the confluence of local routes like FM-624 and the drainage of Penitas Cr. This survey captures the transition from traditional large-scale ranching to a more diversified landscape of oil fields and rural residential enclaves.