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2012 Map of La Reforma

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of La Reforma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The arid landscape of Hidalgo County is defined by a sparse network of ranching outposts and vital water sources in this 2012 survey. Concentrated near La Reforma and the crossroads at Puerto Rico, the region's human geography is tied to the long-standing cattle-raising traditions of South Texas. The map reveals a reliance on groundwater, documented through a series of family-named water stations such as Bella Vista Windmill, Noche Buena Windmill, and El Chapote Windmill.

Genealogists will find interest in the distinct burial grounds serving these remote communities, including Santa Rita Cem, Santa Monica Cem, and Santa Guadalupe Cem, which are situated near Cipres. The transportation network is anchored by FM-1017 and FM-681, connecting these isolated settlements and windmills. This survey captures a specific moment in the modern era where traditional land use and names continue to shape the geography of the brush country.