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2013 Map of Palito Blanco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Palito Blanco serves as the focal point of this South Texas landscape, where family heritage is deeply etched into the geography through numerous private burial grounds. This modern survey reveals a region defined by ranching life and a network of named watercourses, including Guajillo Cr and Santa Gertrudis Cr. The prevalence of small cemeteries, such as Hinojosa Cem, Barrera Cem, and Saltiero Cem, provides invaluable data for genealogists tracing family roots in Jim Wells County.

Beyond the central settlement, the map details established ranching properties like Saltiero Ranch and La Bandera Ranch, connected by a web of county roads and state highways like FM-2295. This territory relies on intermittent drainages and specific landmarks for navigation, highlighted by the inclusion of several remote water-pumping stations including the Rosita Windmill and Pila Blanca Windmill. The drainage patterns of Narciseno Cr and Nopaleras Cr illustrate the subtle topography and hydrological character of this coastal plain region.