1971 Map of Earwood Creek SW

About this map

The East Prong Nueces River carves through this Edwards Plateau landscape, defining the rugged geography of the Edwards Co Real Co border during the early 1970s. The map illustrates a working ranching and resource extraction environment where water management is central to survival. Scattered across the drainage basins of Contrary Creek and Hunger Creek are functional landmarks like Blair Windmill and Water Tank Well, alongside numerous drill holes and gravel pits that suggest an active industrial presence. A network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail navigate the steep topography near Ranger Hollow, while a significant Pipeline cuts across the northern terrain. This survey provides an exact record of the physical infrastructure required to inhabit and work this remote section of the Texas Hill Country, from the isolated ranch wells to the boundary lines established between neighboring counties.