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1893 Map of Fort McKavett

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Fort McKavett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Fort McKavett serves as the focal point of this late-nineteenth-century survey of the Edwards Plateau region, situated near the headwaters of the San Saba River. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of ephemeral drainages and deep hollows, including North Valley, Middle Valley, and Live Oak Hollow, which cut through the limestone terrain.

The settlement pattern reflects a ranching economy in transition, where family-named landholdings dominate the map. Genealogists can trace numerous established operations such as Henderson Brothers Ranch, Berry Brothers Ranch, and Mayers Ranch. The presence of sites like Bates Old Ranch and Rileys Old Ranch suggests an evolving tenure on the land. In the southern portion of the sheet, the terrain shifts toward the North Llano Draw and the N. Llano River, illustrating the critical importance of water sources like Bean Springs in this semi-arid environment.