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1979 Map of Ricardo

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Ricardo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Kingsville and the smaller community of Ricardo anchor this South Texas landscape in the late 1970s, defined by a mix of military installations and expansive ranching infrastructure. The Naval Air Station dominates the northern portion of the sheet, while the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor provides the primary north-south transportation spine. The map documents local social hubs and education, featuring the Northway Exposition Center, Perez Sch, and Pan American Sch.

Water management and resource extraction are evident through the meandering paths of Santa Gertrudis Creek and Jaboncillos Creek, alongside a massive Gravel Pit near the center of the survey. Significant land features like the Bordo Nuevo Windmill and several scattered wells illustrate the reliance on groundwater for the area's agricultural and industrial activities. Local recreation is noted at Kleberg Park and the nearby Golf Course.