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1983 Map of West of Salt Well

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of West of Salt Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the international boundary in the northeast corner of this Maverick County landscape, recorded during a 1976 field check. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage features such as Providencia, Tio Bruno, and Los Puertos, which carve through the arid topography. Scattered settlements and named points suggest a ranching or agricultural heritage in this border region, with locations like Buenavista and El Gato serving as primary landmarks.

Local navigation and land use are centered around these named sites, including Ricardo, La Saladilla, and Palos Blancos. The presence of multiple named ranch-style settlements like Los Sauces and Los Bueyes indicates a landscape partitioned for livestock or small-scale farming. This provisional study captures the area's layout before significant modern developments, preserving the nomenclature of the traditional Maverick County ranching country.