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1974 Map of Laguna

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Laguna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Nueces River winds through this rugged portion of the Edwards Plateau, carving a dramatic landscape of bluffs and named peaks. This 1974 field check reveals a rural Texan environment where land ownership and topography are intertwined, noted by the inclusion of selected fence lines and an indefinite boundary between Kinney and Uvalde counties. Local history is anchored by the Live Oak School and the Yancy Cem, while the small settlement of Laguna sits near the eastern edge of the survey area.

Strategic water sources and elevation dominate the terrain, from Edwards Waterhole to the prominent Housetop Mountain. Diverse drainage patterns are evident in the many named hollows and creeks, such as Negro Hollow and Sycamore Creek, which feed into the river's path. High points like Whitecotton Peaks and Chimney Bluff provide distinct landmarks for navigating this sparsely populated Hill Country ranching land.