
Ephemeral watercourses like Arroyo de Magueyes and Arroyo del Gato define the drainage of this South Texas ranchland. The landscape is characterized by its wide, open spaces and the subtle relief of the Rio Grande Plain, where seasonal arroyos have carved shallow paths across the terrain. Human presence is marked primarily by an established network of private ranch roads and lanes, including Cabrito Ln and Wied Rd. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows how the traditional cattle ranching economy remains the primary land use, with family-named landmarks such as Barnhart Rd and Las Vivoritas Ln anchoring the geography. Local connectivity is maintained by FM 1017, which skirts the northeastern portion of the area, providing a link between the isolated ranch headquarters and larger regional hubs.
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1939 · Bruni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Randado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Randado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Hebbronville SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Hebbronville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Armstrong Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · San Pablo Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Bruni SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Alta Vista Ranch SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000