1974 Map of Elm Mountain

About this map

Elm Mountain dominates this portion of Kinney County, rising above a landscape defined by the drainage of Elm Creek. Surveyed in the mid-1970s, the terrain reveals a sparse, rural character typical of the Texas Brush Country, where land use is primarily focused on ranching and resource extraction. The presence of several Gravel Pits suggests the local importance of aggregate mining for road construction and regional infrastructure during this era. A small Roadside Park serves as one of the few designated public landmarks in this expansive territory, positioned along a primary roadway that cuts through the undulating topography. This map is a clear record of the physical geography and limited development in Southwest Texas before modern shifts in land management and infrastructure.