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2010 Map of Rosita Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rosita Lake anchors this coastal plain landscape in Kenedy County, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The terrain is characterized by a sparse network of roads connecting numerous named water-pumping sites, vital for ranching operations in this arid region of South Texas. These individual landmarks, such as Mackin Windmill and Chiltipin Windmill, represent the distributed infrastructure necessary to support livestock across the open range.

Several windmills carry Spanish names that reflect the area's heritage and land use history, including El Alazan Windmill, Tres Esquinas Windmill, and Cuatro de Julio Windmill. This 2010 survey provides a precise account of these points of interest, which serve as essential navigational and historical markers for researchers and locals alike, tracing the enduring legacy of the Texas ranching economy through its most critical resource.