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1974 Map of Pinto Mountain

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Pinto Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Alamo Village stands out as a focal point in this Kinney County landscape, situated near the intersection of several local drainages. The area is dominated by the prominent rise of Pinto Mountain, which anchors the central terrain above the winding course of Pinto Creek. The presence of several Landing Strip locations suggests the logistical importance of aviation for ranching or private travel in this part of South Texas during the mid-1970s.

Water remains the critical resource for the region, evidenced by the reliance on Pinto Springs and numerous wells scattered across the lower elevations near Elm Creek. Small-scale industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit located north of the village. This survey, conducted by the Geological Survey and the Texas Water Development Board, documents the sparse but intentional development of the West Texas brush country before modern expansion.