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2010 Map of Andrea Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Andrea Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Andrea Ranch serves as the namesake landmark for this expansive ranchland landscape in South Texas. The area is defined by its agricultural infrastructure, where scattered watering points like Puertas Verde Windmill, La Melona Windmill, and Copita Windmill provide essential resources across the arid terrain. A network of unimproved roads and tracks crisscrosses the map, suggesting the functional movement of livestock and ranch operations during the early 21st century.

Evidence of the region's cattle industry is anchored by the Stillman Loading Pens, a critical point for transporting livestock. The natural geography is marked by seasonal or intermittent water features, most notably the basin of Los Cayos de la Mula. This survey provides a clear view of the sparse, specialized settlement pattern common to this portion of Hidalgo County, where large landholdings are managed through a series of named outposts and technical improvements rather than traditional town centers.