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2019 Map of Tarpley Pass

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tarpley Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tarpley Pass anchors a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal watercourses in this 2019 survey. The terrain is marked by prominent landmarks such as Chalk Mtn and Lovers Leap, while numerous gaps and hollows like Barnes Gap and Bishop Hollow dictate the local travel routes. The map illustrates a complex network of private ranch roads and trails, including Kyle Ranch Rd and Pingleton Ranch Rd, which weave through the drainage basins of Winans Cr and Indian Cr.

A dense system of recreational and utilitarian trails, such as the Madrone Trail, Hermits Trail, and Bandera Creek Trail, reveals the modern usage of the land for hiking and ranching. The presence of Indian Spring and Pear Tree Spring underscores the importance of reliable water sources in this semi-arid region. Cultural markers like the Dixie Dude Ranch Rd point to the enduring legacy of the Texas Hill Country ranching tradition.