1969 Map of San Miguel Ranch

About this map

San Miguel Creek and its complex network of tributaries dictate the landscape of this South Texas region, where the Atascosa and McMullen county line cuts across ranch land and drainage basins. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a transition from traditional pastoral sites like San Miguel Ranch to modern industrial infrastructure, evidenced by the prominent pipeline corridor and a Gravel Pit near the creek bends. Settlement remains sparse, represented by named locations such as Hinds and Lyons, which are connected by a system of winding roads and private tracks. The drainage patterns of Macho Creek and Lagunillas Creek define the local topography, showing the seasonal nature of water flow in this semi-arid environment, with several wells and the small Lake providing essential water points for livestock and land management.