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1963 Map of Spice Rock

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Spice Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The boundary between MC Culloch Co Mason Co divides this ranching landscape where seasonal drainages like Loafer Creek and Tiger Creek carve through the limestone terrain of the Texas Hill Country. The 1963 survey captures the area before modern development, showing a network of fencelines and unimproved roads that connected remote family holdings. Small pockets of industry are visible in the Prospect and scattered Gravel Pits, while natural landmarks like the namesake Spice Rock and Buzzard Roost served as essential navigation points for local inhabitants.

Genealogists and local historians can find several small burial grounds tucked into the hills, including Tabor Mountain Cem, Blackjack Cem, and Wagram Cem. The presence of Devil's Spring and numerous waterholes along Katemcy Creek and Waterhole Creek indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in this dry environment. The mapping of landmarks like Tabor Mountain and Flat Rock provides a clear view of the rural geography of McCulloch and Mason Counties during the mid-20th century.