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1972 Map of Randado

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Randado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The boundary between Zapata Co Jim Hogg Co defines the landscape of this South Texas brush country during the early 1970s. The region is characterized by an extensive network of energy extraction, dominated by the Randado Oil Field and the South Manila Oil Field. Scores of Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and Drill Holes are connected by a system of pipelines that cut across the undulating terrain.

Settlement is sparse, anchored by the community of Randado in the northeast and Escobas further west. Local heritage is visible in the placement of small Cems and the Escobas Ranch, which sits near the seasonal drainage of Escobas Creek. The presence of a dedicated Landing Strip and numerous Gravel Pits reflects the industrial activity and transport needs of this oil-producing corridor during the era.