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1956 Map of Pita Camp

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Pita Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The boundary between Brooks Co and Kenedy Co divides this ranching landscape of Deep South Texas, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The 1950s survey reveals a territory defined by isolated cattle operations like Ball Ranch and the centralized Pita Camp. Because surface water is scarce, the map identifies a dense network of vital hydraulic features, including the Cerrito Artesian Well, Lindero Artesian Well, and Senorita Artesian Well.

Functional landmarks such as the Golondrina Windmill and Patron Windmill are scattered across the brush country, illustrating the infrastructure required to sustain livestock in this environment. Natural depressions like Pinole Lake and Quiteria Lake appear alongside prominent rises including Ebony Hill and Quiteria Hill. The presence of a Caliche Pit and scattered Oil Well sites indicates the concurrent industrial use of the land alongside traditional ranching during the mid-20th century.