2010 Map of Armstrong Ranch

About this map

Armstrong Ranch serves as the focal point for this section of South Texas, where the landscape is defined by the resource-heavy industry of the coastal plains. The presence of the Las Animas Oil and Gas Field and the Armstrong Oil Field illustrates the economic importance of mineral extraction in this region. This industrial footprint is interspersed with essential ranching infrastructure, such as the Chorrito Windmill, Azucar Windmill, and Nuevo Windmill, which highlight the vital role of water management in an arid environment. A grid of rural roads, including Polo Creamer Ln and Aa Martinez Rd, connects these remote work sites and family-run operations. The layout of S Old Hwy 16 and Armstrong Rd reveals how transportation networks adapted to serve both the ranching community and the oil fields, providing a clear view of the regional land use at the end of the first decade of the millennium.