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2010 Map of Halff Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Halff Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Frio River snakes through this South Texas landscape, defining a region dominated by large working cattle operations and a sparse, specialized water infrastructure. Significant ranching estates like the Halff Ranch, Thompson Ranch, and the evocatively named El Rancho Quien Sabe are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of local routes including W FM 140 and Co RD 1401.

The presence of numerous named windmills, such as Cude Crossing Windmill, Tortuga Windmill, and Buzzard Roost Windmill, highlights the reliance on groundwater in this arid environment. Several water tanks and small lakes, including Buzzard Roost Lake, Javalin Tank, and Hog Tank, serve as vital landmarks for local history and land management. The drainage system is further detailed by creeks like Cocklebur Creek, Buck Creek, and Live Oak Creek, which flow toward the river bottomlands.