2012 Map of Santa Elena

About this map

Santa Elena anchors this South Texas landscape, where the traditional ranching economy and the modern energy industry meet. The map reveals a lattice of ranch roads and specialized sites, most notably the Kelsey Bass Oil Field and the nearby Kelsey Bass Camp, which indicate the significance of petroleum extraction to this region of Starr County. Named ranching landmarks like La Particion Ranch are interspersed with a network of critical water infrastructure, including Blanco Windmill, Mirasol Windmill, and Old Encinitas Windmill. This infrastructure reflects the necessity of groundwater management in a terrain defined by private holdings and cattle operations. Local transportation is facilitated by thoroughfares such as Bazon Ranch Rd and Ranch Road 755, while the San Rafael Ranch Airport provides an essential aerial link for this expansive ranching territory.