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2019 Map of Morris Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Morris Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Morris Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this section of the Texas Hill Country, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Pedernales River. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal drainage systems, including White Oak Cr, Delaware Cr, and Wolf Cr, which create a series of ridges and valleys such as Kott Valley and Mitchke Valley. The settlement pattern is characterized by large ranching tracts connected by a network of rural roads, many bearing family names that reflect the local heritage, such as Alfred Petsch Rd and Henke Kott Rd.

Evidence of local aviation and history is found at the White Oak Airport and the nearby Crest Cem. In the southern portion of the map, the landscape transitions across the Gillespie Co Kerr Co boundary line. This area shows significant hydrographic detail, tracing the origins of creeks like Trough Spring Cr and its associated Trough Spring, providing a clear look at the water resources vital to this ranching region.