2019 Map of Salmon Peak

About this map

Salmon Peak and the surrounding high ground of Kinney County define this landscape of dramatic elevation changes and seasonal watercourses. The drainage of the West Nueces River carves through the terrain, joined by tributaries such as Nueces Cr and Chalk Cr. This area is characterized by prominent peaks and named gaps, including Soldiers Gap and the high point of Turkey Mtn to the south. Nueces River Rd and RM 334 provide the primary access through these ridges. Evidence of historical land use appears in the naming of wide, relatively flat areas like Grass Valley and tucked-away canyons such as Miguel Canyon. The network of springs, including Sycamore Springs, points to the vital water sources required for ranching and settlement in this semi-arid Texas environment.