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1969 Map of Mule Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mule Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The drainage network of the Nueces River and its seasonal tributaries defines this ranching landscape in McMullen County. Flowing from the north, Mule Creek and Caballo Creek cut through the terrain toward the southern river valley, while scattered stock tanks provide essential water in this semi-arid environment. One of the most distinctive features is the Noria Caliente Flowing Well (Hot), a geothermal water source in the western part of the quadrangle.

Resource extraction and land management are evident through the presence of scattered Oil Wells and an extensive Pipeline network crossing the central hills. Along the southern edge of the map near the Elm Slue, the landscape flattens out, marked by an Observation Tower and evidence of a Gravel Pit. This topography reflects the late 1960s cattle-country infrastructure, where family-named and descriptive landmarks like Tanque Llano and Llano Grande Tank served as primary navigational points and vital agricultural assets.