Turcotte serves as a primary marker in this sparsely settled region of South Texas, positioned along the vital transportation corridor of Highway 77. The surrounding landscape is defined by the ephemeral hydrology and sandy terrain characteristic of Kenedy County, where Los Finados Lake stands out as a significant natural water feature. This map captures the expansive ranchland environment before modern development, showing the intricate patterns of wetlands and dunes that dictate land use in this part of the state. The layout of roads and trails suggests a reliance on a few established routes to navigate the broad, open stretches between coastal influences and inland prairies.
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1923 · Armstrong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Saltillo Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · La Parra Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · La Parra Ranch SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · La Parra Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000