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1924 Map of Petronilla

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Petronilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Petronilla Creek and Agua Dulce Creek meander through this coastal Texas landscape, defining the boundaries of expansive agricultural holdings and early educational centers. The mapping shows a transition from traditional ranching to industrial cotton production, evidenced by the distribution of Baldwin Gin, Barbee Gin, and Butts Gin. The presence of American School No 2 and Mexican School No 2 reflects the social stratification and community organization of the mid-1920s in Nueces County.

Transportation is anchored by the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad, which services the small settlement at Driscoll and the nearby Koontz Sta. Large estates such as Luby Ranch and Los Laureles Ranch occupy significant portions of the terrain, while landmarks like Buzzards Roost and numerous watering points, including Coyotes Wells, indicate the vital role of water management in this prairie environment.