2016 Map of Los Amigos Windmill

About this map

Cayo Soledad and the expansive wetlands of Rincon de la Soledad dominate this landscape in eastern Kenedy County. The coastal terrain is defined by a complex network of marshes and inlets leading toward the Gulf of Mexico, illustrating the delicate transition between the South Texas brush country and the coastal prairies. Named landmarks such as the Los Amigos Windmill indicate the historical importance of water management in this sparsely populated ranching region. To the north, the elevation shifts slightly at Mesquite Rincon, where E Turcotte Rd provides a primary point of access through the otherwise trackless terrain. This 2016 survey documents the modern hydrology of a region where geography is dictated by tide and seasonal water flow.