Bentsen Ranch and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of Hidalgo County, where water infrastructure and energy extraction define the landscape. The distribution of scattered water sources, including the Loraleno Windmill, Guarcahe Windmill, and La Matansa Windmill, illustrates the vital necessity of groundwater for cattle operations in this arid region. These named landmarks, often the only distinct features across large fenced tracts, serve as primary navigational points for local land management.
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1938 · Sal Colorada
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · La Reforma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Monte Christo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Garcias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Monte Christo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · McCook
USGS Topo · 1:24,000