1978 Map of Vidaurri

About this map

The Tom O'Connor Oil Field dominates the southern landscape of this coastal Texas region, where the energy industry integrates with long-standing ranching operations. Significant industrial infrastructure, including a Gas Plant, Pumping Sta, and a network of Pipelines, is clearly visible alongside cattle-country landmarks like the Welder Ranch. The terrain is defined by a series of shallow basins and waterways, most notably Sharps Lake, North St Nicholas Lake, and the meandering Melo Creek. The small settlement of Vidaurri and the community of Greta serve as focal points along the Missouri Pacific railroad line, which cuts diagonally across the plain. This orthophoto map provides a unique visual record of the 1970s landscape, showing the precise clearing patterns of oil pads and access roads within the brushy terrain.