1948 Map of Estrella

About this map

Estrella River winds through a landscape defined by deep drainages and cattle ranching history in this mid-century topographic record. The settlement of Estrella and the more concentrated Whitley Gardens serve as primary points of interest for genealogists, supported by rural community hubs such as Pleasant Valley Sch, Union Sch, and Phillips Sch. The map reveals a reliance on groundwater for agriculture and livestock, evidenced by dozens of noted windmills distributed across the canyon floors and ridges.