2013 Map of Sand Mountain

About this map

Smyth Crossing serves as a focal point in this south-central Texas landscape, where the Nueces River cuts through the far northeastern corner of the area. This ranching environment is defined by an extensive network of water management features, including the Big Maverick Lake and dozens of livestock tanks like Smyth Lake, Skiffa Tank, and Railroad Tank. The map reveals a pattern of dispersed family-named holdings, such as Anthon Ranch, Barkly Ranch, and Weirbush Ranch, which rely on the arid landscape's topography. Distinctive elevations like Sand Mtn and Wagon Top rise above the drainage systems of Mustang Cr and Windmill Cr. The infrastructure of the ranching economy is visible through numerous named water sources and landmarks like the Kieffer Windmill, illustrating the importance of groundwater in Uvalde County.