2019 Map of Black Waterhole

About this map

W Nueces River carves a deep valley through this Edwards County landscape, defining the local geography alongside drainage systems like Geronimo Cr and Possum Cr. The map captures a rugged portion of the Texas Hill Country where water is the primary architect of the terrain, seen in the numerous basins such as Crooked Draw, Cedar Draw, and the wider Jackson Flat. Human movement through this environment is dictated by these natural contours, with Bracketville Hwy 674 and Old US Hwy 377 skirting the higher ground. Local water sources, historically vital in this arid region, are documented at Silman Spring and Silman Springs, providing essential points of interest for those studying the early ranching and settlement patterns of the Southwest.