2013 Map of Alta Vista Ranch SW

About this map

Windmills define the landscape of this corner of South Texas in the early 21st century. The density of these structures across Jim Hogg County indicates a terrain shaped by the search for water and the needs of livestock in a semi-arid environment. Named ranching landmarks like Kaffie Ranch Rd and La Lumbrita Rd serve as the primary transit veins through a region where family or locality names are attached to nearly every water source. This 2013 survey shows the distribution of sites such as Pita Windmill, San Rafael Windmill, and Cabeza de Toro Windmill, providing a clear record of the rural infrastructure maintained by modern-day ranching operations. The naming conventions of these windmills often reflect the cultural heritage of the area, anchoring genealogical and historical research to specific points on the map.