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2010 Map of Nido Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fresno Ranch and Nido Ranch anchor this arid South Texas landscape, defined by a critical network of water management features essential for cattle operations. The terrain is crisscrossed by established thoroughfares like Jefferies Rd and the Columbia Toll Rd, which facilitate movement between these isolated outposts. Seasonal drainage is provided by Tejones Creek and Tordillo Creek, but the lifeblood of the area is found in its man-made infrastructure.

Strategic water sources such as Nido Tank, San Juan Tank, and Venados Tank are scattered throughout the quadrangle, often paired with windmills like the Pratt Windmill or El Trevino Windmill. This 2010 survey highlights a ranching economy where family-named landmarks and technological adaptations to the semi-arid environment, such as the Altos Windmill, remain the primary indicators of settlement and land use.