2010 Map of Biry

About this map

Hondo Creek and its various tributaries, including Live Oak Creek and Brier Branch, define the rural geography of this Medina County landscape. The small settlement of Biry sits in the northeast, while the rest of the quadrangle is marked by large ranching and industrial footprints. The Adams Ranch and the nearby Adams Oil Field illustrate the dual reliance on livestock and mineral extraction that characterizes this part of Texas. Water management is a visible priority for local landowners, evidenced by infrastructure like George Wilson Lake Number 1 Dam and its sister reservoir. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of family-named burial sites such as Mussman Cemetery and Howard Cemetery, providing critical spatial context for family histories tied to this creek-crossed terrain.