1979 Map of Sandia

About this map

Lake Corpus Christi and the meandering Nueces River dominate this South Texas landscape, where the borders of Jim Wells, Live Oak, and San Patricio Counties converge. The settlement of Sandia serves as a local hub near the Southern Pacific railroad line, while the historical significance of the area is anchored by the Old Casa Blanca Fort and the nearby Wade Cem. Recreation and conservation are evident along the eastern shoreline at Lake Corpus Christi State Park and Camp Karankawa. The terrain is defined by a series of named drainages including Charquitas Creek, Penitas Creek, and Lagarto Creek, which flow toward the reservoir through a series of hollows. Local infrastructure is marked by a network of ranch roads, several gravel pits, and an aqueduct that underscores the region's managed water resources during the late 1970s.