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2010 Map of McAllen Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of McAllen Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The McAllen Ranch property and its surrounding ranchlands characterize this portion of Hidalgo County, defined by a sparse network of roads and essential water infrastructure. This semi-arid landscape is mapped through its reliance on windmills, which serve as the primary landmarks across the territory. Notable locations such as Los Indios Windmill, San Ignacio Windmill, and El Chorito Windmill indicate the vital importance of groundwater access for livestock and human habitation in South Texas.

Social and transportation history is marked by the presence of the Guadalupe Toreros Cemetery in the northwest, serving as a significant genealogical point of interest. The area is connected by FM 1017 and FM 681, with more localized routes like Kamien RD providing access to remote sections of the ranch. The distribution of sites like El Progresso Windmill and the Rucio Windmills suggests a landscape organized around large-scale agricultural operations and long-standing family ranching traditions.