1972 Map of Thompsonville

About this map

Thompsonville serves as the focal point of this South Texas landscape, situated along the county line separating Zapata and Jim Hogg counties. This 1970s survey captures a region defined by energy infrastructure and ranching, where a network of pipelines and numerous oil wells crisscross the brushland. The terrain is deeply inscribed by the winding course of Arroyo Grande, which provides the primary geographic relief to the otherwise steady topography. Isolated landmarks such as the Vela-Peña Ranch and Peyote Tank suggest the sparse, enduring settlement patterns of the area, while a remote Landing Strip and a Pumping Sta reflect the logistical requirements of the local petroleum industry and remote ranch management during this era.