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1963 Map of Tulsita

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Tulsita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Burnell Oil Field and the Pettus North Oil Field dominate this mid-century landscape in south-central Texas, illustrating the intensive petroleum extraction and transportation infrastructure of the era. Numerous pipelines, drill holes, and gas wells are interspersed with cattle-country ranching features like fences and water tanks. The settlement of Tulsita and the nearby siding at Burnell are situated along the Southern Pacific railroad line, which served as a critical corridor for moving local resources.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant community landmarks such as Green Ch and the Refugio Cem located in the western reaches of the quadrangle. The physical geography is defined by the winding paths of Media Creek and Hondo Creek, which cut through the undulating terrain. A small Landing Strip and a dedicated Picnic Area near the railroad tracks suggest the localized industrial and recreational hubs that supported this oil-producing region in the early 1960s.