1964 Map of Echo Hill Ranch

About this map

The Medina River and its upper tributaries carve through the limestone-rich Hill Country during the mid-1960s, a period when this landscape was dominated by expansive private cattle and goat operations. Several prominent family holdings are documented, including the H Real Ranch, L Real Ranch, and A Real Ranch, reflecting the deep regional legacy of the Real family. The northern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of Cypress Creek and the Moore Lakes, while the southern reaches follow the Prong Medina River past the Medina Childrens Home. Geologic and topographic landmarks like White Bluff, Castle Rock, and the distinctive Slideoff provide orientation points across a terrain of deep hollows such as Harlow Hollow and Coker Hollow. The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous wells indicates the localized extraction and water management essential for sustaining these large ranching estates.