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1978 Map of Mud Springs
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1978 Map of Mud Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Mud Springs serves as a central landmark in this southwestern Texas landscape, where the seasonal hydrology of Perdido Creek and West Pinto Creek defines the terrain. The area is characterized by an extensive network of ephemeral waterways, including the East Fork Sycamore Creek and Little Perdido Creek, which carve through the arid scrubland. In the late 1970s, human activity in this corner of Kinney County was marked by resource extraction and utility maintenance, evidenced by several Gravel Pits and numerous scattered wells. A primitive Landing Strip located in the southern portion of the quadrangle suggests the necessity of aerial access for ranching or surveying operations in this isolated environment. The namesake Mud Spring remains a notable point of interest for those tracing the historical water sources that once supported local livestock and early travelers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain