1964 Map of A Bar A Ranch

About this map

The confluence of the North Prong Medina River and the West Prong Medina River defines the landscape of this Bandera County ranching country. During the mid-1960s, this area was characterized by a distinct network of private ranch estates and family burial grounds scattered throughout the creek-fed valleys. Named holdings such as the A Bar A Ranch, Anchor T Ranch, and Circle B Sky Ranch indicate a legacy of large-scale land ownership and private aviation, evidenced by several landing strips located near the ranch houses. Genealogists can find numerous small family plots including the Means Cem, Goodman Cem, and Bauerlein Cem. The rugged topography is etched with seasonal drainages like Mackle Creek and Hough Creek, while more utilitarian features like a Pipeline and isolated gravel pits mark the subtle industrial footprint of the era.