1930 Map of Tilden

About this map

Tilden serves as the focal point of this 1930 study, appearing as a concentrated settlement just south of the winding Frio River. This survey by the State of Texas Board of Water Engineers offers a partial view of McMullen County, specifically focusing on the northeastern quadrant while leaving a significant portion as a Preliminary Edition Unsurveyed Area. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Leoncita Creek and Kings Branch, which flow toward the river valley through a landscape marked by numerous elevation benchmarks. Early automotive travel in the region is anchored by the Calliham Road, which exits the town of Tilden to the east, tracing the natural contours of the brush country before the era of modern highway engineering.