Loading map...

1979 Map of Burkes Ridge

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Burkes Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Burkes Ridge stands as a prominent topographic feature in this South Texas landscape, where the Aransas River and Medio Creek converge. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage patterns including Panther Hollow, Moss Gully, and Burk Hollow, which feed into the primary waterways. This 1970s-era survey reveals a landscape heavily utilized for resource extraction, evidenced by a dense network of Oil Wells and underground pipelines that crisscross the ranchland.

Of particular interest to genealogists and local historians are the burial sites documented here, including a small Cem and the Campo Santo (Cem) near the riverbank. Small-scale infrastructure supports the rural economy, from a remote Landing Strip to various specialized facilities such as a Pumping Sta and a Gaging Sta. The map also captures several named springs and creeks, such as Spring Creek and Niely Creek, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and livestock operations in Bee County.