1920 Map of San Diego

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San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad and the Texas Mexican Railroad converge in this South Texas landscape, marking a pivotal junction for the region's early 20th-century economy. The survey, compiled under the direction of Col. F. C. Boggs and Capt. R. C. Kuldell of the Corps of Engineers, details a vast network of family-held ranches and settlements scattered across the terrain. From Bell Ranch in the north to Bentonville in the southeast, the map documents the transition from open range to established ranching estates like Luby Ranch and Pride Ranch. Water sources like Chitipin Cr. and Muerto Cr. provide the necessary lifeblood for these holdings. The presence of numerous named Mexican ranches, such as Sauseda R. and Villareal R., reflects the deep cultural and genealogical roots of the area's residents during this era of development.