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1956 Map of Rosita Lake NE

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rosita Lake NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Shifting Sand Dunes dominate the landscape of Kenedy County in this mid-century topographic record, reflecting a dynamic environment shaped by wind and sparse water. The area is defined by a network of ranching infrastructure, where water sources are vital to the territory's utility. Family and place-named landmarks like the Huisachito Windmills, Colorado Windmill, and El Burro Windmill are scattered across the terrain, connected by a web of fences and private ranch roads.

Surface water is notably absent, substituted by an extensive system of wells such as the Tecolote Artesian Well and the Charco Blanco Windmill. The map also documents modern energy transit with a pipeline cutting across the central plains. This 1975 photorevised edition uses purple overlays to track movement in the dune fields, providing a specific comparison of how the Texas coastal plain shifted over two decades.