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1956 Map of Rudolph

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The coastal plains of South Texas in the mid-1950s appear here as a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and the critical need for water management. The tiny settlement of Rudolph sits along the Missouri Pacific railroad, serving as a rare point of human habitation in a territory dominated by private ranch lands and fence lines. This era was characterized by the extensive use of artesian wells to support livestock in the arid brush country, visible in the distribution of sites like Mota Verde Artesian Well and Loma Prieta Artesian Well. The topography is subtle, featuring seasonal depressions such as La Badia del Divisadero and La Badia de Pitoso, alongside the low rise of Loma Prieta. This survey captures the reliance on rail transport and deep-well water sources that sustained the local cattle economy before more modern infrastructure transformed the Kenedy County interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain