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1940 Map of Velenzuela Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The boundary between Dimmit Webb Co. Co. bisects this South Texas landscape, where ranching operations dictated the pattern of settlement in the years leading up to the 1940s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, including Velenzuela Creek, Blanco Creek, and Cuchara Creek, which cut through the brush country. Prominent family holdings such as Velenzuela Ranch, Buena Vista Ranch, and Galvan Ranch are documented with their specific ranch houses and supporting structures, providing a clear record of local land ownership. Along the primary north-south route, landmarks like the Hill Top Inn and a designated Roadside Park reflect the era's reliance on automobile travel through this sparsely populated region. Smaller outposts like S Cotulla and the Brewster Ranch further anchor the map, showing how the landscape was managed before modern intensive development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.7 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain