
Tecolote Artesian Well serves as a singular, vital landmark in this expansive reach of South Texas ranch land. Situated in Kenedy County, the map details a landscape defined by complex contour patterns and low-lying wetland depressions typical of the sandy brush country. The lack of traditional road infrastructure and human settlements highlights the region's historical character as a sparsely populated cattle-grazing territory, where water sources like artesian wells were essential for the survival of livestock and the management of large land holdings. The subtle network of local roads and property boundaries suggests the continued presence of private ranching interests in this corner of the state.
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1921 · Tarida Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Lopena Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Saltillo Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Port Mansfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Potrero Lopeno SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Potrero Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Saltillo Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000