2012 Map of McAllen Ranch

About this map

McAllen Ranch serves as the namesake hub for this corner of Hidalgo County, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of wind-driven water infrastructure. The map documents numerous individual water sources, such as El Nuevo Windmill, Los Indios Windmill, and El Progresso Windmill, which sustain the cattle-ranching operations in this arid region of South Texas. A singular place of local historical significance is the Guadalupe Toreros Cem, located near the northern boundary. The road system, including Guasolota Ranch Rd and FM-1017, connects these remote outposts. This survey illustrates the continued reliance on traditional water extraction methods to support the large-scale ranching economy that has long characterized this part of the Rio Grande Valley hinterlands.