1985 Map of Rocksprings

About this map

Rocksprings and the rural community of Roosevelt anchor this 1980s landscape at the intersection of the Edwards, Sutton, Val Verde, and Crockett county lines. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage draws, including Granger Draw, Eightmile Draw, and Tenmile Draw, which feed into the primary river systems of the Devils River and the West Fork Llano River. The map reveals a subterranean world typical of the Edwards Plateau karst topography, marking specific locations for Felton Cave, Word Cave, and Mayfield Cave. Notable landmarks such as Panther Bluff, Cedar Knob, and Twin Buttes rise above the drainage basins, while historical transport routes like Old Road Canyon weave through the draws. This survey captures a moment in the mid-1980s when the region remained dominated by large ranch holdings and isolated terrain features, with landmarks like Cusenbary and Buckley signifying the enduring footprint of local families on the land.