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1971 Map of Ray Lake SW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ray Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The West Nueces River carves a deep path through this portion of Edwards County, where the landscape is defined by its drainage network and scattered water sources. This 1971 field-checked survey reveals a sparsely developed ranching or hunting territory characterized by named natural features like Geronimo Creek and the subterranean landmark of Davis Cave.

Logistical infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of a Landing Strip and a Jeep Trail providing access to the higher elevations. The presence of multiple Wells, Tanks, and a Spring underscore the critical importance of water management in this arid Texas environment, while several Gravel Pits suggest localized resource extraction. The map provides a precise record of the physical geography before more modern developments or divisions altered the land use patterns of the region.