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1956 Map of Mogotes Hill

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mogotes Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Family ranches and oil exploration dominate this South Texas landscape in Zapata County, as documented by the Corps of Engineers. The settlement of Escobas serves as a local hub near the Guellar Store, surrounded by a network of ranching estates including Salomoneño, Bustamente, and the Mira Flores Ranch. The terrain is defined by the prominent Mogotes Hill and dissected by seasonal watercourses like Muerto Creek and Charcos Creek.

Evidence of the region's petroleum development is visible through the Cuellar Oil Field and numerous labels for Wells (Abandoned) and Gas Wells. Large tracts of land are organized into pastures such as Tortuga Pasture and Bruni Pasture, while the Zorra Hunting Preserve occupies the southeastern corner. This survey, reprinted from military use, provides a precise record of the road networks and water infrastructure, including Water Hole locations and pipe lines, essential for life in this arid brush country.