1972 Map of Rincon

About this map

North Rincon Oil and Gas Field and the Cameron Oil and Gas Field dominate this Starr County landscape, where the extraction industry shaped the mid-century economy. The settlement of Rincon serves as the focal point, situated near a Gas Plant and a network of pipelines that crisscross the terrain. Evidence of ranching and early infrastructure appears in the scattered distribution of the Pablito Windmill and Plant Windmill, alongside several gravel pits and a central Refinery. Local history is anchored by the presence of a Cem near the northern boundary, while La Joya Creek provides a natural break in the industrial footprint. The map captures a highly specialized industrial environment, showing how the Hinde Oil Field and Rincon Oil Field defined the land use and road patterns of the 1970s.