2022 Map of Rosita

About this map

Family legacies and small-scale cattle ranching appear deeply rooted in the landscape of Rosita and the surrounding Duval County brush country. This contemporary topographical study reveals a geography where history is primarily tracked through the numerous small family burial grounds that dot the plains, such as Ruiz Cem, Reyes Cem, and Pila Blanca Cem. The drainage patterns of Tarancahuas Cr and Rosita Cr create a network of seasonal watercourses that have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and connecting routes like FM 3196. The distribution of these private cemeteries, including Cantu Cem and Alaniz Cem, suggests a long-standing pattern of generational land ownership and rural settlement far removed from major urban centers.