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1963 Map of Pecan Springs

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Pecan Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The San Saba River carves a winding path through the heart of this Central Texas landscape, featuring the prominent Horseshoe Bend as it flows toward the county line between McCulloch and San Saba. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals a ranching economy defined by water management in an arid environment, where named landmarks like Cressette Windmill and Indian Mound Windmill served as vital infrastructure for local landholders.

Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by family-named locations such as Sorrell Ranch and Campbell Ranch. The topography is marked by significant drainage systems including Brady Creek and Deer Creek, while industrial activity is visible through several Gravel Pits along the western ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific boundaries and named springs, including the namesake Pecan Springs, that anchored life in this portion of the Edwards Plateau.