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2016 Map of Garner Field

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Garner Field
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Garner Field and the campus of Southwest Texas Jr Coll anchor the eastern edges of Uvalde in this landscape of brush country and ranching property. The terrain is defined by the winding courses of the Leona River and the Frio River, which are punctuated by distinctive natural landmarks like Cypress Waterhole and Toadstool Waterhole. These water sources, including the significant Leona Springs, have long dictated the pattern of human settlement and land use in this arid region of South Texas.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the network of ranch roads, such as La Moca Ranch Rd, that crisscross the area between the Taylor Hills and the river basins. Evidence of early community life is preserved at The Ditch Cem near the southern bend of the Leona River. The map also captures numerous localized water features like Carter Lake and V-Bar Lake Number 1, reflecting the vital importance of water management in Uvalde County's ranching economy.