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1965 Map of Crowther

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Crowther
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Frio River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, meeting the waters of San Miguel Creek in a region defined by its water management and resource extraction. At the center of this 1960s survey lies the settlement of Crowther, positioned near an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's earlier transport infrastructure. The terrain is marked by numerous man-made water features essential for ranching in this Texas environment, including the curiously named Pot of Gold Tank, Van Meter Tank, and Persimmon Hollow Tank.

Industrial activity is evident through the scatter of Oil Wells, Drill Holes, and Gravel Pits throughout the quadrangle. North of the river, Opossum Hill rises as a distinct landmark near the confluence of Opossum Creek and Elm Creek. To the southwest, Yarbrough Lake provides a notable point of interest along the riverbanks, illustrating the varied hydrologic landscape of McMullen County during this era.