2019 Map of Carta Valley SE

About this map

Sycamore Cr and Red Bluff Cr carve through this section of the Edwards Plateau, illustrating the dendritic drainage patterns typical of the southwest Texas hill country. The landscape is defined by its seasonal watercourses, including the prominent Fivemile Draw, which shape the local ranching environment. Ranchers and land managers in this era relied on a sparse but critical network of thoroughfares such as Ranch Rd 2523 and Cr 470 to navigate the undulating terrain. This 2019 data from the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the modern infrastructure of Edwards County, where county roads like Co Rd 302 and Co Rd 22 provide access to remote acreage and private land holdings. The map serves as a contemporary record of how transportation and natural hydrology intersect in a region where water remains the most significant geographical influencer.