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2019 Map of Brackettville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brackettville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Brackettville serves as the focal point of this Kinney County landscape, situated where the arid brush country meets the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau. Immediately south of the town center lies Fort Clark Springs, a historic district and resort community developed from a former frontier cavalry post. The geography is defined by the vital waters of Las Moras Spring, which feeds into Las Moras Cr, a perennial source that has supported human habitation in this semi-arid region for centuries.

Prominent topographic landmarks such as Las Moras Mtn rise to the northeast, while the surrounding ranch land is crisscrossed by historic routes including the Western Trl. Local history is preserved at the Ballantyne Cem and within the traditional street grid of the town, featuring thoroughfares like W El Paso St and E Veltman St. The presence of the Fort Clark Springs Airport and various creek beds like Elm Cr and Lindsey Cr illustrate the continued importance of transportation and water management in this Southwest Texas community.