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2013 Map of Parrilla Creek SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Parrilla Creek SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The vast Duval County ranchlands are documented here through an intricate network of water management and cattle-rearing infrastructure. The importance of groundwater is evident in the numerous landmarks named for the family ranches they serve, such as Solo Ranch and Hamilton Ranch Airport. The map traces the winding courses of Agua Poquita Cr and Macho Cr, which are supplemented by various stock ponds and reservoirs like Valders Tank, Bivora Tank, and Leona Tank.

Remote outposts and cattle operations are further detailed by a high density of named windmills, including the Artesian Pen Windmill, Javalina Windmill, and Canejo Windmill. These features, along with Ranch Road 2295, reveal the logistical backbone of South Texas rangeland during the early 21st century, where large-scale landholdings rely on these widely dispersed landmarks for navigation and survival.