1978 Map of Pastura SE

About this map

Guadalupe Mine sits in the northwest corner of this high plains landscape, representing the industrial activity that peppered this part of Guadalupe County in the late 1970s. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts a sharp diagonal across the terrain, serving as the primary infrastructure artery for the small settlement at Arabella. This arid region is defined by its reliance on groundwater, evidenced by a dense network of named water sources such as the Arabella Windmill, Little Hamilton Windmill, and Martinez Camp Windmill. These features, alongside Histon Ranch, illustrate a pattern of scattered ranching outposts and specialized camps. The land is carved by natural drainage like Arroyo Ojito, while additional landmarks including Kist Windmill and the Hebo John Windmill provide specific geographic points of interest for those tracing the history of local land use and infrastructure.