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2013 Map of Escondido Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Escondido Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The water-scarce landscape of Kleberg County is defined by a network of ranching infrastructure and intermittent drainages. Escondido Lake and the smaller Zaino Lake serve as primary landmarks in this coastal prairie region, where the historical reliance on groundwater is evidenced by numerous named wells, including the Santa Gertrudis Windmill, Escondido Windmill, and Monte Verde Windmill. These sites represent the critical water points that allowed for the development of large-scale cattle operations in South Texas.

Industrial activity is noted at the Borregos Oil Field, while the area's rural road network, including FM-1356 and FM-772, connects scattered ranch sites and the Rest Haven Memorial Park cemetery. Seasonal watercourses such as Santa Gertrudis Cr and Jaboncillos Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns toward the Gulf. The presence of features like Charco Largo and Derramadero de Machos reflects the region's deep cultural and linguistic history.