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2012 Map of Linn NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Large grazing lands and ranching infrastructure define this section of Hidalgo County, dominated by sprawling tracts like La Copita Pasture, Mula Pasture, and Los Machos Pasture. This landscape is fundamentally shaped by the search for water, evidenced by a dense network of windmills that serve as primary geographic anchors. Named points such as the Maria Chavez Windmill, Todos Santos Windmill, and San Carlos Windmill provide specific markers for family history and land use in this semi-arid region.

The human footprint is further traced through legacy ranch sites and cattle infrastructure, including Cantinas Pena and the Buena Vista Windmill. These features, linked by a sparse grid of local roads and the prominent corridor of Route 281, reflect a traditional South Texas economy centered on livestock and the careful management of isolated resources. The map offers a clear view of the rural settlement patterns where named water sources often stood in for formal townships.