1963 Map of Elm Creek

About this map

An active Oil Field and a network of livestock watering sources define the landscape of this Live Oak County region during the early 1960s. The terrain is characterized by a complex drainage system, where the waters of Leopard Creek and its tributary Leopard Branch navigate the northern reaches, while the larger Elm Creek and Ramirena Creek cross the southern portion. The prevalence of named water tanks, such as Alamo Tank, Javelina Tank, and Agarita Tank, suggests a ranching economy where water management was vital for survival in this South Texas environment.