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2010 Map of Thompsonville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Thompsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Thompsonville serves as the central point of reference in this South Texas landscape, situated at the intersection of several ranching routes in Zapata County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Arroyo Grande, which meanders across the brush country toward the southern boundary where it nears Los Tanques Creek. The map reveals a network of roads reflecting the area's agricultural and ranching heritage, including La Pita Ranch Rd and Casa Blanca Ranch Rd.

A system of local ranch roads, such as Vela Pena Ranch Rd and Peyote Ranch Rd, branches out from the main artery of FM 649. These named paths provide insight into the longstanding landholdings and family ranch names that have shaped this portion of the borderlands. The layout of these routes, alongside smaller traces like El Paisano Ln, illustrates the sparse but organized settlement pattern characteristic of this semi-arid region during the early 21st century.