Survey of permanent and temporary bodies of water in the Pampas plain. In such a flat region, water does not flow: it accumulates, and these accumulations define a good part of the possible use of the surrounding land.
A gap within the property reduces useful surface area, but it can also be a natural watering point for the livestock. Near property usually indicates a low position in the landscape, which implies a risk of waterlogging and soils with excess water.