2010 Map of Palito Blanco

About this map

Palito Blanco serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in Jim Wells County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Guajillo Creek, Narciseno Creek, and Santa Gertrudis Creek. The map is particularly notable for its high concentration of family and community burial sites, including Barrera Cemetery, Hinojosa Cemetery, Gonzales Cemetery, Cadenas Cemetery, and Saltiero Cemetery. These sites, often situated near historic landholdings like Saltiero Ranch and La Bandera Ranch, provide a valuable genealogical record of the region's ranching heritage. The infrastructure of the area is geared toward livestock and water management, evidenced by numerous landmarks such as the Rosita Windmill, Lucero Windmill, and Pila Blanca Windmill, alongside essential water catchments like Rosita Tank and Rye Tank.