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2010 Map of Rockaway Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rockaway Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Frio River dominates this South Texas landscape, carving a winding path through the brush country of McMullen County. This 2010 survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrology and ranching infrastructure, where waterways like Rockaway Creek and Galinda Creek feed into the river system. The presence of Middle Mule Tank and the Kuerkendall Lake Dam highlights the essential role of water management in this arid environment, supporting the local livestock industry.

Remote outposts such as Muerto Camp and named geographical features like Sand Hollow provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of local land use. A network of rural roads, including Old Fowlerton Rd and Hayes Ranch Rd, connect these disparate points, revealing the enduring spatial organization of Texas ranch lands. The map also captures several distinct drainages including Mossy Slough, Esperanza Creek, and Muerto Creek, which shape the local topography.