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2012 Map of Santa Elena SE

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Santa Elena SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Encinitas Oil Field and a network of named water-drawing sites characterize this section of the South Texas brush country in 2012. The landscape is defined by its ranching and energy infrastructure, with numerous specifically identified landmarks such as Sharps Windmill, Gallo Windmill, and Agua Dulce Windmill scattered across the terrain. These named wells and windmills serve as critical navigation points and historical markers of land use in a region where water sources are vital.

Transportation through the area relies on Ranch Road 755 and local county routes like Co RD 315, which connect these remote operations. Evidence of earlier settlement remains at La Mesa Cem in the northeastern corner, providing a genealogical anchor for the area. The ephemeral path of Vargas Cr winds through the central portion of the map, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that dictate the placement of ranching outposts like La Visnaga Windmill and Embarque Windmill.