1985 Map of Camp Wood

About this map

The Nueces River and its upper tributaries carve through this mid-1980s landscape of the southwest Texas Hill Country. Settlements like Camp Wood and Barksdale serve as the primary hubs in a region defined by complex drainage systems, including Pulliam Creek and the long Leona Draw. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade stretching north toward Vance offers a glimpse into former transportation corridors that once linked these isolated river valley communities. To the west, the arid terrain transitions toward the Amistad Reservoir and the Amistad National Recreation Area, where the West Fork San Pedro Creek meets the water's edge. Throughout the quadrangle, numerous family-named landmarks and water sources, such as Boiling Mtn Spring and Palace Cave, reflect the importance of groundwater in this semi-arid environment, while scattered landing strips and the County Airport highlight the modern reliance on light aircraft for traversing the expansive county boundaries.