1978 Map of Mud Creek South

About this map

Amanda sits as a quiet rail point in the northeast corner of this Southwest Texas landscape, situated along the Southern Pacific tracks. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several major drainages, including Sycamore Creek, Mud Creek, and Pinto Creek, which carve through the dry scrubland. A prominent Val Verde Co Kinney Co boundary line runs through the western portion of the map, following the winding course of the Sycamore. This 1970s survey illustrates a rural ranching and transport corridor where water sources like Mud Creek Tank and various wells were critical infrastructure. Traces of local activity appear in the form of a Landing Strip, a Radio Tower, and several fords where tracks cross the creek beds, reflecting a landscape where movement was still dictated by the natural seasonal flow of the waterways.