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1963 Map of Harrison Ranch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Harrison Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Harrison Ranch and Brockman Ranch anchor this landscape along the high plateau of the Edwards Plateau, where the boundary between Sutton and Edwards Counties cuts across the terrain. The map reflects a mid-century ranching and energy-producing landscape, marked by the expansive Miers-Wilson Gas Field and a network of private ranch roads. Natural drainage patterns are defined by the deep incisions of Bull Hollow and Tenmile Draw, which dominate the local topography.

Transportation and infrastructure are tied to the needs of these large holdings, featuring a dedicated Landing Strip and Bond Road. Numerous gravel pits are scattered across the sheet, indicating local material extraction used to maintain the extensive private road network. The isolated settlement at Appelt provides a further point of reference for researchers tracing the development of this specific portion of the Texas hill country before modern consolidation.