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2019 Map of Bentsen Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bentsen Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Bentsen Ranch area of South Texas is defined by its agricultural layout and the diagonal boundary dividing Starr and Hidalgo counties. This landscape is primarily comprised of large land tracts and ranching properties connected by a network of rural roads such as La Guajolota Road and Guasolota Ranch Road. The sparse infrastructure is punctuated by a few arterial routes, including Farm to Market Road 681, which serves as a primary north-south conduit for the region's ranching economy.

Historically, the terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes across a dry, brush-country environment. The presence of named county roads like CR 4611 and Cr4640 suggests established property lines and access points for long-standing family ranching operations. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of public infrastructure and private land management in this portion of the Rio Grande Valley hinterlands.