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2022 Map of Black Waterhole

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Black Waterhole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The W Nueces River carves a deep path through the Edwards County landscape, joined by tributary drainages like Geronimo Cr and Possum Cr. This territory is defined by its arid hydrology, where vital water sources like Silman Spring and Silman Springs provide life in an environment of seasonal washes and expansive plateaus. Notable terrain features such as Jackson Flat and the meandering Crooked Draw illustrate the complex erosion patterns typical of the region's limestone geography.

Transportation through this area relies on a network of remote roads, including the historic alignment of Old Us Hwy 377 in the northwest and Bracketville Hwy 674 to the south. These routes, along with Ranch Rd 674 and Cedar Draw, connect the isolated ranching lands. The map details a landscape where natural features dictate the placement of human infrastructure, following the natural contours of the Texas Hill Country.