1974 Map of Indian Mountain

About this map

Stagecoach Waterhole and the high ground of the Edwards Plateau dominate this mid-1970s landscape, where the seasonal hydrology of the Texas Hill Country is on full display. The area is defined by complex drainage systems, including the headwaters of Bluff Creek and Cave Creek, which carve through the limestone terrain toward the Nueces River in the southwest corner. The presence of numerous Jeep Trails and a remote Landing Strip suggests a landscape of large private ranches and limited public access, characteristic of this portion of Edwards County. To the south, Indian Mountain and Black Mountain rise as prominent landmarks above the winding path of Dry Sycamore Creek. This survey captures a specific moment of rural land management, recording isolated infrastructure like a lone Tank and reliable water sources such as Cherry Spring that have long dictated the utility of this arid country.