Taming the Wild Horse Desert


People and Places of Mexican South Texas


This project documents the people, places, and built environment of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico from the 17th – 19th century.

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About the Project


Taming the Wild Horse Desert explores the origins, relationships, and built environment of the families who settled the Wild Horse Desert, otherwise known as the Nueces Strip, during the years before and after the region was annexed to the United States.

This is a work in progress. Though new information will be added on an ongoing basis, the database is not comprehensive, and is intended as a reference and a starting point for researchers.

Get in touch! Contact Marie Saldaña, Assistant Professor, University of Arizona [mariesaldana@arizona.edu] with questions and comments.
©2025 Marie Saldaña