1970 Map of Irishman Hill

About this map

The Sabinal River flows through this 1970 study of the border between Uvalde and Medina counties, revealing a landscape defined by ranching and light aviation. Two prominent topographic landmarks, Pilot Knob and Irishman Hill, rise above the surrounding terrain of interlocking creek beds, including East Elm Creek and Blanco Creek. Local history is anchored by the Brown Cem in the north, while the presence of a Landing Strip and numerous wells suggest a working landscape of mid-century land management. The map's detailed mapping of fence lines, noted in the margin, provides a clear view of the property divisions and land-use patterns that shaped this rural Texas corridor during the early 1970s.