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1956 Map of Andrea Ranch

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Andrea Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Andrea Ranch sits at the heart of this South Texas landscape, where the border of Hidalgo and Kenedy counties cuts through a network of ranching infrastructure and hydrological features. The terrain is characterized by dunal formations like Los Cuyos de la Mula and a critical dependence on groundwater. The map documents an extensive array of water sources essential for livestock, including named sites such as the Buenos Aires Artesian Well, Finegan Artesian Well, and San Patricio Artesian Well.

Industry and local history are marked by the Stillman Loading Pens and various Drill Holes, suggesting a land shaped by both cattle operations and subsurface exploration. A small Cem near the primary ranch headquarters provides a genealogical touchpoint for families tied to these remote holdings. The distribution of windmills, such as the Puertas Verde Windmill and Copita Windmill, further emphasizes the specialized adaptation of the Texas brush country during the mid-20th century.