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1970 Map of Elm Slough

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elm Slough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Llano River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, serving as a primary drainage for a network of seasonal watercourses including Bear Creek and Nixon Creek. This 1970s survey, updated with 1980s data, reveals the transition from traditional ranching to mid-century infrastructure. Rural life is anchored by the Bolt Ranch and the Bear Creek Cem, while newer developments such as the County Airport and a Drive-in Theater appear near the river's edge.

Evidence of the region's transport and utility history is seen in the numerous Gravel Pit locations and the heavy Pipeline corridors that traverse the terrain. Notable local landmarks like the Roadside Park and the Gaging Sta along the river banks provide specific points of interest for researchers tracking the development of Kimble County's public works and leisure sites during the late twentieth century.