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2013 Map of Ella

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ranching life and livestock management define the landscape of south Texas near Ella and Seeligson in the early 21st century. The terrain is partitioned into extensive named pastures, such as Ella Pasture, Ratamosa Pasture, and Borregos Pasture, reflecting the large-scale landholding patterns typical of Jim Wells County. A sophisticated network of water infrastructure is mapped in detail, with numerous wells and windmills including the King Ranch Windmill, Javalina Windmill, and Guajalote Windmill providing the essential resources for cattle in this semi-arid region.

Watercourses like Jaboncillos Cr and Salado Cr cut through the pasturelands, eventually reaching local landmarks like Charco Largo. The rural infrastructure is supported by a grid of county roads including Co RD 433 and Co RD 421, connecting small outposts like Ebanito Camp to the wider region. This survey captures a moment when traditional ranching methods continued to utilize named windmills like Papalote de en Medio to sustain livestock across vast open range.