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1944 Map of Tequesquite Creek

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Tequesquite Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Rio Grande marks the international boundary in this 1944 survey, shadowed by the Maverick Canal which carries water parallel to the river's winding course. This landscape is defined by a sparse network of cattle operations, including the Newton Ranch, Frerich Ranch, and Sheedy Ranch, illustrating the vast ranching economy that dominated the Kinney and Maverick County line during World War II.

Military necessity is evident in the inclusion of Eagle Pass Auxiliary Landing Field No 2 and Eagle Pass Auxiliary Landing Field No 1, likely used for training flights during the war years. Near the settlement of Jimenez, the map captures a mix of Spanish and German heritage through names like Rancho de las Gallinas and Koehler Ranch, while the Texas and New Orleans RR provides the primary rail link across the northern precincts.