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2010 Map of East Elm Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of East Elm Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Nooksie Windmill and High Lonesome Windmill stand as prominent markers in this arid stretch of Menard County, indicating the essential role of groundwater management for the local ranching economy. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of drainages, most notably Elm Creek and East Elm Creek, which have carved out distinct topographic features such as North Coon Hollow and Fox Hollow. The drainage pattern suggests a terrain of seasonal waterflow and limestone-influenced geology, where Coleman Spring provides a rare localized water source.

Rural infrastructure is represented by a grid of named ranch roads and lanes, including Kothmann Ln and Stevens Rd. These routes connect isolated property sites and livestock operations across the Edwards Plateau. The presence of the Old Sampson Windmill near FM 1773 reflects the historical layering of infrastructure in this region, where older technological landmarks remain central to the modern spatial organization of the Texas Hill Country.