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1968 Map of Parrilla Creek NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Parrilla Creek NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Oil Field development dominates the brush country of Duval County in this late 1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by industrial infrastructure and ephemeral watercourses. A dense network of Oil Wells and a central Pipeline cut across the drainage basins of Parrilla Creek and South Animas Creek, where small-scale extraction is evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and Drill Holes.

Scattered landmarks such as Dougherty and the Perez Windmill reflect the persistent ranching heritage that coexists with the petroleum industry. The presence of several Pumping Stations and the New Windmill further underscores the vital importance of water and fuel management in this semi-arid Texas terrain. This sheet is a primary source for understanding the mid-century intersection of South Texas energy production and traditional land use.