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1968 Map of Zella, 1972 Print
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1968 Map of Zella

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The tiny settlement of Zella and the Esperanza Ranch define this pocket of South Texas during the late 1960s. Located on the boundary where La Salle Co and McMullen Co meet, the landscape is shaped by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Rawhide Creek, El Sauz Creek, and Maguey Creek. These drainages feed into the larger Esperanza Creek, which snakes across the lower half of the quadrangle. The economy of the era is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and various Well and Windmill sites, indicating a reliance on groundwater and extractive industry in a dry brushland environment. The map captures the area just as State Route 97 facilitated regional transit through this ranching territory, providing a precise record of fence lines and unimproved roads that served local estates.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain