1964 Map of Bandera Pass

About this map

Bandera Pass serves as a historic gateway through the hills along the border of Kerr and Bandera Counties, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and seasonal watercourses. The 1964 survey, with 1982 photorevisions, captures the area during a period of transition where traditional ranching terrain began to accommodate small private airfields and recreation spots. Notable family-named landmarks like Duffys Mtn and Nanny Trap Mtn rise above the drainage of Bandera Creek and Myrtle Creek, while a Landing Field near Montague Lake suggests the increasing accessibility of this Hill Country pocket. To the southeast, the Purple Sage Ranch and the prominence of Polly Peak mark a terrain still largely characterized by unimproved roads and fine fence lines, indicating a rural economy built on large-acreage holdings and livestock management.