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1972 Map of Tacubaya

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Tacubaya
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Tacubaya and its surrounding ranchlands reveal a landscape shaped by the hunt for water and oil in the early 1970s. The region is dotted with numerous family-named landmarks and infrastructure, from the Mala Suerte Windmill to the Leon Cito Windmill, illustrating the vital importance of groundwater in this part of South Texas. Settled outposts like Alta Mesa Camp and the Alto Colorado Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved roads and a dedicated Landing Strip, supporting both cattle operations and the industrial presence of the Alta Mesa Oil Field.

Genealogists will find particular value in the localized burial sites, including the Perez Cem and Rancho Nuevo Cem. These small cemeteries, along with named features like La Cochera Windmill and El Rancho Windmill, provide specific geographic anchors for tracing family history across the Brooks County brush country. The map also documents the Scott and Hopper Oil Field and various flowing wells, such as the Esmeralda Well, reflecting the mid-century petroleum development of the area.