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2016 Map of Rust Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rust Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rust Ranch sits at the heart of this Central Texas landscape, where the boundary between Menard and Kimble counties divides a terrain defined by limestone draws and seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of W Bear Cr and W Las Moras Cr dictate the local geography, carving deep into the plateau and directing the placement of early ranching infrastructure. These creek beds and draws, such as Sheen Draw, provided the essential water sources that originally dictated land use in this semi-arid region.

Local transportation is primarily composed of county routes and private lanes that follow the natural contours of the hills, including Rust Rd and Bannowsky Rd. The presence of Ranch Rd 2291 on the eastern edge provides a connection to the broader Texas road network, illustrating how modern connectivity skirts the more isolated ranching operations. The map preserves a moment in the continuing history of large family holdings and the enduring rural character of the Edwards Plateau.