2013 Map of Andrea Ranch

About this map

Andrea Ranch and its surrounding pastoral landscape in Hidalgo County are defined by the vital water infrastructure necessary for South Texas ranching. This 2013 survey illustrates a network of roads and fencelines connecting isolated landmarks like the Stillman Loading Pens and several family-named water sources. The map records the functional layout of large-scale cattle operations through the placement of Puertas Verde Windmill, La Melona Windmill, and Copita Windmill. To the west, the ephemeral waters of Los Cayos de la Mula highlight the natural drainage patterns of this semi-arid region. The sparse distribution of named points suggests a landscape of significant acreage and quiet utility, where every named well and loading pen serves as a primary navigational and economic node for the local ranching community.