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1971 Map of Horse Camp Waterhole

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Horse Camp Waterhole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Horse Camp Waterhole serves as a vital focal point in this remote ranching landscape along the Edwards Co Kerr Co line. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels, including Beasley Draw, Lydie Draw, and Wildcat Draw, which carve through the Edwards Plateau toward larger arteries like Paint Creek and Hunger Creek.

Settlement patterns in the early 1970s are sparse and dictated by water access, evidenced by the scattered presence of the Bandy-Ross Ranch and Jackson Ranch. The map documents a specialized infrastructure for livestock, featuring numerous named reservoirs and water-lifting landmarks such as Valentine Tank, the Sampson Windmill, and the Louise Windmill. For the local historian or genealogist, the detail provided by a Jeep Trail and various gravel pits offers insight into the practicalities of mid-century Hill Country land management.