Armstrong serves as the central hub of this South Texas landscape, situated along the primary corridor of Highway 77. The terrain is characterized by the ranching infrastructure essential to Kenedy County, marked by a network of private roads and scattered water sources. Numerous named landmarks highlight the cattle-country history of the region, including Encinitos Windmill, Tecolote Windmill, Maleta Windmill, and Mustania Windmill. The presence of the Armstrong Ranch Airport adjacent to the settlement indicates the logistical importance of aviation in managing these large territorial holdings. Geographic variations in the brush country are noted at Tokyo Hill, while further outlying water points like Gueras Windmill and Potrero NumberTwo Windmill illustrate the expansive nature of the local ranching operations and the vital role of groundwater in this environment.
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1923 · Armstrong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Saltillo Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · La Parra Ranch SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Sarita
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · La Parra Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Corpus Christi
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Pita Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000