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2012 Map of Joy Hollow

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Joy Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The E Prong Nueces River carves through this Real County landscape, dictating the placement of early ranching outposts and roads. Large landholdings like Greenwood Valley Ranch and Eagle Ranch define the settlement pattern, situated near vital water sources such as Morriss Spring and Barnett Spring. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of dry draws and hollows, including West Rose Draw and Home Hollow, which drain toward the river prong.

Remote tracks such as Joy Hollow Rd and Hackberry Rd provide the primary access to the interior, where significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks like Eagle Cliff. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting family-named features like Sanchez Draw and Mullen Hollow. The presence of several named springs, including Sanchez Spring, highlights the critical importance of reliable water in this part of the Texas Hill Country for both livestock and homesteading.