2012 Map of La Chusa Hill

About this map

LaChusa Ranch and Rhode Ranch anchor this corner of the South Texas brush country, where water management is the primary driver of the landscape's layout. The map reveals a network of dispersed ranching infrastructure, characterized by named windmills such as the Gueydan House Windmill, Bartlett Windmills, and Magnolia Windmill. These water sources are vital in a terrain defined by intermittent drainage systems like Devils Waterhole Cr and Cow Cr. High points such as LaChusa Hill and the distinctive Devils Center Table provide topographical landmarks in McMullen County. The sparse settlement pattern is connected by corridors like Ranch Road 1962, showing how modern ranching operations continue to utilize traditional landmarks like Devils Waterhole and the Encino Ranch to manage the expansive territory.