2010 Map of Melo

About this map

Sarco Cemetery and the nearby small settlement of Sarco anchor the southeast corner of this south Texas landscape, which is dominated by a sprawling network of ranchlands and hydraulic infrastructure. The map reveals a high concentration of named windmills, such as the Airfield Windmill, Brahman Windmill, and Coyote Windmill, highlighting the critical role of groundwater in sustaining the region's livestock economy. The drainage patterns of Sarco Creek, Martinez Creek, and Arroyocita Creek weave between established family holdings like the Melo Ranch and Bissitt Ranch. This survey provides researchers with a clear view of how large-scale Texas landholdings were managed and named at the opening of the 21st century, centered on the unincorporated community of Melo.