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2012 Map of Morris Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Pedernales River meanders across the northern portion of this Gillespie County landscape, anchoring a region defined by ranching traditions and quiet valleys. The settlement of Morris Ranch serves as a local focal point near the Hill Crest Cem and the winding Spring Cr. This area of the Texas Hill Country is characterized by a network of drainage systems including White Oak Cr, Walnut Cr, and Wolf Cr, which carve through the Mitchke Valley and Kott Valley.

Evidence of local transportation and aviation is found at the White Oak Airport, while the ranching economy is represented by operations such as the AK Bar Ranch, Triple H Ranch, and Snapple Bit Rnch. Local landmarks like Trough Spring and an intricate web of rural roads, such as Grona Schandua Rd and Zenner-Ahrens Rd, illustrate the long-standing land divisions and family-named routes typical of the region's rural character.