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1969 Map of San Caja Hill

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of San Caja Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this South Texas landscape, creating a complex network of active and relic channels including the Old River. This 1969 field survey reveals a sparsely populated terrain where the local economy is defined by natural resource extraction and aviation, centered around the Ezzell Oil Field and a nearby Landing Strip. The topographic relief is punctuated by family-named landmarks like Drakes Point and the prominent San Caja Hill, which rises above the surrounding scrub and drainage systems.

Water management and industrial infrastructure are evident through the presence of a mapped Pipeline and several drainage basins, such as Dragoon Hollow and Lagrand Hollow. The presence of a Drill Hole and multiple instances of a Gravel Pit indicate the ongoing geological exploration and material harvesting common to McMullen County during this era. Trace the path of Hill Creek as it feeds into the river system, shaping the cattle and oil country of the brushlands.