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2016 Map of Montell

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Montell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Nueces River valley defines this pocket of southwest Texas, where the small community of Montell sits near the river's bend. This 2016 survey shows a landscape of deep canyons and named hollows, punctuated by vital water sources like Fat Hog Spring and Dripping Spring. The area's topography is remarkably distinct, featuring high points such as Boiling Mtn and the sheer Cow Cave Bluff.

Evidence of local history and resource management is visible through the network of county and private roads, including Co RD 415 and Lake Dr, which lead to the waters of Lake Nueces. This geography, straddling the boundaries of Kinney, Edwards, and Uvalde counties, highlights a transition from the rugged highlands of Cherry Draw to the riparian corridor of the Nueces, where landmarks like Shoe Peg Mtn served as natural beacons for generations of travelers.