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1963 Map of Pecan Springs

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Pecan Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

San Saba River winds through the heart of this Central Texas landscape, defining a terrain of deep limestone valleys and isolated ranching operations. The 1963 survey captures a rural environment where water is the primary driver of settlement and infrastructure, marked by the namesake Pecan Springs and a series of vital water-drawing stations like Gressett Windmill and Indian Mound Windmill.

Located along the border of McCulloch and San Saba counties, the map records established landholdings including the Sperrell Ranch and Campbell Ranch. The topography is shaped by significant drainage systems such as Brady Creek and Hinton Creek, while the dramatic looping of the river at Horseshoe Bend highlights the meandering nature of the local waterways. Small-scale industrial activity is evident in the Gravel Pits found near the western edge of the quadrangle.