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2010 Map of Hartland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Coyote Ranch and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of South Texas, where the landscape is defined by extensive pastures and essential water infrastructure. In an area where surface water is sparse, a network of namesake landmarks like Sulphur Windmill, Buena Suerte Windmill, and Old Coyote Windmill reveals the critical importance of groundwater for livestock and settlement. The settlement of Hartland serves as a central point in this rural expanse, while the El Coyote Ranch Airport indicates the reliance on private aviation for navigating these large landholdings.

Drainage is dominated by the ephemeral Vargas Creek, which winds through Vargas Pasture toward the basin of Tasajal Lake. The division of the land into specific tracts such as Patitos Pasture, Fant Pasture, and Tres Lagunas Pasture reflects long-standing ranching traditions and property boundaries in Hidalgo County. Transport is facilitated by county roads like Co RD 310, connecting isolated ranch headquarters across the semi-arid terrain.