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2022 Map of Petronila NE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Petronila NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Petronila and the coastal prairie south of Corpus Christi define this landscape of agricultural grids and drainage systems. The map captures a moment in the modern evolution of Nueces County, where traditional rural life intersects with the expanding influence of the nearby city. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the winding paths of W Oso Cr and Oso Cr cutting through the level terrain, punctuated by features like Oso Gin Rd that speak to the region's farming heritage. Private aviation and burial grounds, such as Dean Airport and Memory Gardens Cem, serve as localized anchors for the surrounding rural communities.

Road systems like Blackie Berry Rd and Tierra Grande reflect the family and ranching history of the coastal bend. The layout of irrigation channels and the organized blocks of the Tierra Grande settlement illustrate the transition from open range to a highly managed agricultural environment. Local landmarks like Cuddihy Field provide specific points of interest for those researching the infrastructural development of this portion of Texas.