2010 Map of Santa Elena SE

About this map

Vargas Creek winds through this rural landscape in Hidalgo County, where water and energy resources define the local geography. The map reveals an area where traditional ranching infrastructure meets modern resource extraction, specifically at the Encinitas Oil Field. This intersection of industries is underscored by a network of named water sources across the terrain, including Agua Dulce Windmill, La Visnaga Windmill, and Sharps Windmill. A few primary roads like FM 755 and Co RD 314 provide the only major transportation corridors through the scrub. For genealogists and local historians, La Mesa Cemetery stands as a significant landmark in the northeast, marking the long-term presence of families in this semi-arid environment.