2013 Map of Hindes

About this map

Hindes and Orelia anchor this South Texas landscape, where the drainage network of the San Miguel Cr basin shapes the rural layout of Frio County. The terrain is defined by a dendritic pattern of seasonal waterways, including Calf Cr, Little Calf Cr, and Mustang Cr, which dictate the placement of ranching operations such as the San Miguel Ranch and the E L Ranch. Transport in this area relies on a grid of county roads and farm-to-market routes, specifically FM-1582 and Pearsall Rd, which connect these isolated settlements. Water management for local agriculture is evident through features like McNeel Lake and Jess McNeel Lake Number 3, providing essential resources in an area otherwise characterized by ephemeral creek beds like Raccoon Cr and El Sauz Cr.