2010 Map of Joy Hollow

About this map

The East Prong Nueces River carves through the Edwards Plateau in this Real County landscape, where the topography is defined by a dense network of canyons and draws. This region’s economy and land use are centered on large-scale ranching and mineral extraction, evidenced by the Kaolin Mine in the northwest and established properties like Greenwood Valley Ranch and Eagle Ranch. The rugged geography is marked by landmarks such as Eagle Cliff and numerous drainage features including Cedar Canyon and Joy Hollow. Water management is critical in this arid environment, shown through the Eagle Ranch Lake Number 2 Dam and natural sources like Barnett Spring. The road network, including Hackberry Rd and Home Hollow Rd, follows the floor of the draws and hollows, connecting the isolated ranching operations that have shaped the local history of the Texas Hill Country.