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1973 Map of Montell

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Montell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Nueces River valley life in the early 1970s is defined by its seasonal water sources and the varied topography at the intersection of several Texas counties. The small settlement of Montell sits near the riverbanks, where the landscape transitions from the open water of Nueces Lake to a network of winding draws and hollows. The area is heavily marked by natural landmarks with distinctive local names, including Shoe Peg Mountain and Hayes Mountain.

Hydrography is central to this map, which documents numerous isolated water sources such as Fat Hog Spring, Red Camp Spring, and Dripping Spring. These features, along with specialized labels like Machinery Hollow and Plum Hollow, suggest a history of ranching and remote habitation. Evidence of early transit and land use is preserved in the numerous Jeep Trails that navigate between Palace Cave and the limestone bluffs of the river corridor.