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1971 Map of Blanco Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Blanco Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Blanco Creek and its seasonal tributaries define this south Texas landscape as it appeared in the early 1970s. The region is marked by a clear agricultural and industrial focus, evidenced by numerous wells and several Gravel Pits scattered across the terrain. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the center of the sheet, providing a vital transport corridor for the area's resources.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wish Cem situated near the winding path of Nolton Creek. The presence of a small Landing Strip and Storage Bins near the railroad suggests a localized hub for shipping crops or cattle. Water management is central to the area's layout, anchored by Blanco Lake and the convergence of Little Blanco Creek and Dinner Creek. A Roadside Park along the highway serves as a small waypoint for travelers navigating this quiet corner of Uvalde County.