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1969 Map of Rosita NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Rosita NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The arid brush country of Duval County is defined here by a network of ranching infrastructure and petroleum extraction. Windmills, essential for sustaining livestock in this landscape, are frequently named and mapped, including Blanca Windmill, Cavazos Windmill, and La Mota Windmill. These landmarks serve as vital navigational points across a terrain drained by San Diego Creek and Chiltipin Creek. Settlement is sparse, centered on small locales like San Cajó and the Cook Ranch complex.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and a dedicated Pipeline network. The inclusion of the Old Seven Sisters Road and a rural Landing Strip illustrates the practical transportation needs of mid-century Texas ranching and energy operations. Artificial water management is also prominent, with structures such as Spillway 500 and Spillway 525 controlling seasonal runoff in an otherwise dry environment.