2016 Map of Andrea Ranch

About this map

The vast ranching country of the South Texas brushlands is captured in this 2016 survey, where the sparse landscape is defined by large landholdings and isolated water features. Andrea Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this cattle country, connected to the wider region by a network of local roads and unimproved trails that traverse the flat terrain. The arid environment is punctuated by Los Cayos de la Mula, a named water feature that suggests the vital importance of natural catchments in this portion of the Rio Grande Valley hinterlands. Positioned along the jurisdictional line of Hidalgo Co and Kenedy Co, the map documents the modern footprint of traditional Texas ranching heritage, showing the sparse distribution of human structures and the intricate web of fence lines and ranch tracks that manage this expansive territory.