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1963 Map of Live Oak Draw

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Live Oak Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The North Llano River carves through this Sutton County landscape, where water management and ranching define the terrain. Critical water sources for local livestock and wildlife are scattered throughout the draws, including Tenmile Waterhole, Fivemile Waterhole, and Rock Waterhole. These features, along with the Eightmile Waterhole, emphasize the importance of consistent water access in this semi-arid region of the Edwards Plateau.

Modern infrastructure cuts across the natural drainage patterns of Live Oak Draw and Tenmile Draw, represented by a Pipeline and the established routes of Highway 10 and 290. The small settlement at Evans and a secluded Landing Strip near Rattlesnake Draw suggest a landscape geared toward large-scale ranch operations. Local transport and land use are further detailed by markers such as Ross Road and Baker Road, providing a glimpse into the rural connectivity of the early 1960s.