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1968 Map of Palomas Ranch SW

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The boundary line between Jim Hogg Co and Brooks Co bisects this late 1960s landscape, revealing a ranching economy defined by its water infrastructure. The terrain is dotted with numerous family-named landmarks and water sources, such as the Agua Nueva Windmill, Blanco Windmill, and La Javalina Windmill. Unlike typical dry-well areas, this region includes rare artesian features like the Rayado Well (Flowing) and Lindero Well (Flowing), indicating high-pressure groundwater essential for the remote cattle operations of the day. In the northern reaches, the small settlement of Garcia sits near a network of trails, while a solitary Gravel Pit suggests localized resource extraction to support the maintenance of the extensive road and fence networks that crisscross the sandy brush country.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain