2010 Map of Gillett

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Gillett and Pandora anchor this Karnes County landscape at the turn of the 21st century, where the rural economy is defined by ranching and resource extraction. The area's hydrology is dominated by the winding course of Ecleto Creek, which is joined by several smaller tributaries including Shockley Creek and Mustang Creek. This era of land use is characterized by a series of private water improvements, notably the Weinert Reservoir and the tiered lakes of the Coates Estate Lake Number 1 and Coates Estate Lake Number 2. Industrial activity is centered on the Manford Gas Field in the west, while transportation is facilitated by a network of farm-to-market roads and county routes. Local family names are preserved through landmarks like El Negro Ranch and the southern Tom White Hollow, providing essential reference points for genealogists tracing modern property boundaries and family holdings in the region.