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2012 Map of San Tomas Camp

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of San Tomas Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The ranching landscape of Brooks County is defined by its extensive system of pastures and windmills, supporting a tradition of land use that persists into the 21st century. Encino Ranch and the San Tomas Camp anchor this remote South Texas terrain, where livestock management is reflected in named sections such as Remuda Pasture and specialized enclosures like the Lucero Trap. The infrastructure of these operations relies on a dense network of water sources, including the Mota del Tacon Windmill and the Leonitas Windmill.

Evidence of the area's social history is found at El Lucero Cem and Trieste Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The subterranean resources of the region are also marked by the Viboras Oil Field, situated among the scrub and pastures. In the southeast, the elevation of Quiteria Hill overlooks the seasonal waters of Quiteria Lake, marking the most prominent natural landmarks in an otherwise flat, working landscape.