1951 Map of Sarita 4 NE

About this map

The northern shoreline of Baffin Bay meets a landscape of shifting sand dunes in this detailed survey of Kenedy County. The region is defined by its reliance on subterranean water, evidenced by a dense network of named water sources including Santiago Artesian Well, Mota Negra Artesian Well, and Pasadizo Artesian Well. These wells, often associated with specific ranching operations or family names, provided the lifeblood for isolated settlements like Los Corrallos in a terrain otherwise dominated by sand and mud flats. Along the coast, Black Bluff stands as a prominent topographical feature overlooking the bay. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of South Texas coastal plains, where artesian wells like Tio Chon Well and Pazita Well were critical for livestock and human habitation amidst the moving sands of the Wild Horse Desert.