1983 Map of Casa Piedra

About this map

Casa Piedra sits at the junction of rail and water in this arid West Texas landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad follows the winding course of Alamito Creek. The map documents a transition in local ranching and transportation, evidenced by the presence of a small Cem near the tracks and remote outposts like Holguin Camp. Water sources are the defining lifeline of the terrain, with several Flowing Wells, the White Spring, and numerous named windmills such as the Loma Alta Windmill scattered across the draws and canyons. The geography is deeply dissected by drainages like Trasquila Canyon and Holguin Canyon, while Pulpito and the Black Hills provide prominent vertical relief. Aviation plays a clear role in this isolated region, as seen by the designated Landing Strips and the specific Holguin Landing Strip near the head of its namesake creek.