George West sits on the eastern edge of this landscape, where the South Texas brush country is defined by an extensive network of petroleum extraction and drainage systems. The region is marked by several named production zones, including the Maxine Oil Field, Maxine East Oil Field, and the West George West Oil Field. These industrial sites are interspersed among a web of farm-to-market and county roads that crisscross the terrain, such as FM 889 and Middle Rd. The natural hydrology is characterized by ephemeral and seasonal waterways like Salt Branch, Timon Creek, and Spring Creek, which wind through the parcels towards larger catchments. To the south, the Clay West Oil Field and Christensen Oil Field reflect the continued economic importance of energy resources in Live Oak County. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure supporting both ranching and the oil industry during the early 21st century.
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1920 · Mikeska
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1925 · Oakville No. 4
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1925 · Simmons No. 1
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1927 · Oakville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Simmons
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Crater Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Elm Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000