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2022 Map of Harper West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Harper West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pedernales River flows through this Hill Country landscape, serving as a primary corridor for ranching and settlement across the border of Kimble, Kerr, and Gillespie counties. Large-scale ranching and land management are evident in the dense network of named ranch roads and trails, including Ranch Rd 479 and Ranch Rd 385.

Several freshwater sources, such as Shin Oak Spring and Parker Spring, have historically supported both livestock and wildlife in the draws and breaks of the plateau. Notable landmarks like Saint Anthony Cem provide genealogical touchpoints for local families, while the Lone Star Flying Service near the eastern boundary highlights the integration of aviation into modern rural operations. The drainage patterns of Shin Oak Cr and White Oak Cr illustrate the hydrological character of the region's diverse terrain.