1979 Map of Orange Grove

About this map

Orange Grove serves as the primary hub of activity in this South Texas landscape, where the town’s grid is bisected by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including the prominent Agua Dulce Creek and Quinta Creek, which carve through a countryside increasingly marked by energy infrastructure. Numerous oil and gas wells, interconnected by an extensive network of pipelines, illustrate the region’s industrial character during the late 1970s. To the southwest, the smaller settlement of Alfred sits near Tecolote Creek, while several family-named landmarks such as Mc Neill Cem, Reynolds Cem, and Adams Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. The map also records the presence of various Gravel Pits and Sewage Disposal Ponds, reflecting the utility and extraction needs of the era.