1967 Map of Realitos

About this map

Realitos serves as the central hub of this South Texas landscape, defined by the diagonal passage of the Texas Mexican railroad. This 1967 survey reveals a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources, documented through numerous family-named landmarks such as the Rancho Nuevo Windmill, Palo Blanco Windmill, and Haner Windmill. The topography is shaped by the drainages of Macho Creek, Laborcitas Creek, and Cibolo Creek, which cut through the terrain punctuated by earthen tanks like Guaturche Tank and Cuerva Tank. Resource extraction is evident through several Gravel Pits and an Oil Well near the Realitos S Base geodetic marker. The map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure of Duval County during the late 1960s, showing the intersection of rail transport, livestock management, and early petroleum development.