1979 Map of Dolan Springs

About this map

Dolan Creek carves a deep path through this section of Val Verde County, leading to the dramatic drop of Dolan Falls near the confluence with the Devils River. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where numerous named water sources like Jose Maria Spring, Yellow Snake Springs, and Blue Spring emerge from the limestone terrain. This late-1970s survey reveals a territory primarily navigated by a network of Jeep Trails and isolated Landing Strips, reflecting the ranching and resource extraction activities typical of this part of the Edwards Plateau. Features such as the Bucktrap Well and a Gravel Pit indicate localized industrial footprints, while the dramatic topography of Horseshoe Bend and Rough Canyon underscores the erosive power of the region's intermittent and permanent waterways.