2016 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

The W Nueces River carves a winding path through this corner of the Edwards Plateau, where the landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and ranching infrastructure. This arid terrain in Kinney and Edwards Counties reveals a system of essential watering points for livestock and wildlife, including the Dutch Waterhole, Blue Waterhole, and the namesake Silver Lake. The reliance on local aviation for large-scale land management is evident through several private landing strips scattered across the hills, such as the Spring Ranch Airport, Leona Ranch Airport, and L Davis Ranch Airport. Rising above the river valley, prominent topographical features like Dutch Mtn and Black Mtn overlook a network of backcountry roads, including Cedar Creek Rd and Tularosa Rd, that connect these isolated ranch holdings.