1968 Map of Mills Bennett SW

About this map

The dry, brush-covered landscape of southern Webb County is defined by a complex network of water management and resource extraction as it appeared in the late 1960s. Ranching infrastructure dominates the terrain, evidenced by numerous named earthen reservoirs such as Johnny Tank, De La Garza Tank, and Candido Tank, alongside functional landmarks like the Chicago Windmill. These features indicate the necessity of water storage in a region drained by intermittent watercourses like Santonino Creek and Reiser Creek.