Amargosa and the neighboring Amargosa Colonia anchor the southwestern corner of this Jim Wells County landscape, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainage creeks and rural ranching infrastructure. The Orange Grove Naval Auxiliary Field occupies a significant portion of the southeastern terrain, while the northern reaches are marked by scattered cultural sites like Dilworth Cem and Owl Ranch. The geography is defined by the winding paths of Agua Dulce Cr, Tecolote Cr, and El Caro Cr, which cut through a grid of county roads and fence lines. This 2019 survey documents a contemporary South Texas environment where modern naval aviation training grounds coexist with established family settlements and local landmarks like Amargosa Cem.
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1920 · Mikeska
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1920 · San Diego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Mathis No. 3
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1927 · Mathis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Orange Grove
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Mathis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Crystal City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000