Las Escobas Ranch and the nearby settlement of Las Escobas anchor this rural landscape in Starr County, Texas, reflecting a region defined by ranching heritage and sparse water resources. The terrain is marked by intermittent drainages such as Las Escobas Cr and Del Puerto Cr, while the survival of local livestock and residents is historically tied to landmarks like the Paleta Windmill, La Precita Windmill, and Alto Windmill. Local genealogy is well-represented by several burial grounds, including Buena Vista Cem, Uña de Gato Cem, and Agua Dulce Cem. A network of unpaved and ranch roads, such as Salinas Ranch Rd and Loma Blanca Rd, provides the primary infrastructure for this remote South Texas cattle country.
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1938 · Falcon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · El Sauz
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Cuevitas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Arroyo Clareno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Salineno
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:24,000