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2010 Map of Premont East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Premont East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Premont occupies the northwest corner of this South Texas landscape, where the town's grid meets an expansive network of ranching and petroleum infrastructure. The terrain is defined by its working character, punctuated by dozens of individual family and place-named windmills such as Cantarawas Windmill, La Mula Windmill, and La Salada Windmill that dot the pastures. These landmarks serve as vital water sources across the semi-arid brushland of Jensen Pasture and Alazan Pasture.

Energy production is a central theme, evidenced by the Tijerina-Canales-Blucher Oil Field and the Falfurrias Oil Field. The natural hydrology is sparse but significant, with Big Lake providing a rare permanent water feature, while seasonal drainages like Paisano Creek and Los Olmos Creek carve low-relief paths through the southern reaches of Jim Wells County. This era shows a complex mesh of county roads, including Co RD 418 and Co RD 401, connecting the various cattle traps and oil leases that have sustained the regional economy for generations.