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1978 Map of Twin Mott Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Twin Mott Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Tom Oconnor Oil Field defines the northwestern corner of this coastal prairie landscape, illustrating the intensive energy development along the Texas Gulf Coast during the late 1970s. This orthophoto survey reveals a terrain crisscrossed by an extensive network of pipelines and dotted with numerous artesian sources, including the Chiltipin Well, McKinzie Well, and Rainey Well. These flowing wells are critical landmarks in a region defined by its water management and ranching infrastructure, such as the Cavasso Pens.

Surface water is a dominant feature, with named bodies like Twin Mott Lake, Zapata Lake, and Thomas Lake scattered across the quadrangle. The map also captures the political geography of the coastal bend, specifically the boundary line between Refugio and Aransas counties. The drainage patterns of Copano Creek, Salt Creek, and Cavasso Creek underscore the low-lying nature of the coastal plain, where isolated settlements like Hallinan 2 represent the sparse human footprint in this industrial and agricultural hybrid environment.