2013 Map of Burro Lake

About this map

Burro Lake serves as a primary geographical anchor in this arid region of Guadalupe County, where water resources and ranching infrastructure define the landscape. The map reveals a sparse network of essential water-drawing sites necessary for land management, including the North Winkle Windmill, Winkle Windmill, and Block Windmill. These features, along with San Pablo Windmill, reflect the reliance on groundwater in an environment shaped by ephemeral drainages like San Pablo Draw. The diagonal transit of Us-54 N provides the only major thoroughfare through these expansive range lands, connecting the distant horizons of the high plains. This 2013 survey documents the intersection of modern transportation and traditional high-desert land use patterns, preserving the locations of specific family-named landmarks that have supported local commerce for generations.