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1952 Map of Tivoli SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tivoli SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southeastern corner of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of Blackjack Peninsula meets the shallow waters of St Charles Bay. The terrain is defined by a network of ephemeral water sources and wells essential to the ranching economy of the Texas Coastal Bend. Named landmarks such as O'Leary Motte Well, Black Motte Well, and Dogwood Well suggest the placement of small groves of trees or mottes, providing vital shade and orientation in the flat prairie.

Along the border of Refugio Co Aransas Co, water systems like Artesian Creek and Willow Creek drain toward the bay, creating a complex of wetlands including Lake Burgentine and Mud Flat. The presence of numerous named windmills, including Hawes Windmill and Llano Windmill, highlights the reliance on groundwater for livestock. The small settlement of Spanish Village sits near the shore, offering a rare point of habitation in this protected environment.