2012 Map of Borregos Ranch

About this map

Borregos Ranch anchor this landscape in Starr County, part of a sparsely settled ranching region defined by an extensive network of groundwater extraction points. The map reveals a highly specialized land use pattern where named windmills, such as Viente dos Windmill and San Juan Windmills, serve as the primary landmarks across the brushland. These features indicate the vital importance of water management in sustaining livestock operations in this part of South Texas. Transport in the area is largely confined to utility and ranch roads, including Borregos Ranch Rd and FM-1017, which connect the disparate homesteads. Other localized sites like Granjenitos Ranch and Juanitas Ranch highlight the enduring presence of family-operated landholdings and the quiet scale of rural development during this era.