1942 Map of Tilden

About this map

The town of Tilden serves as the focal point for this McMullen County landscape, situated at the confluence of several regional drainages. The area is defined by a dense network of family cattle operations, including the Henry Ranch, Goff Ranch, and Kuykendall Ranch, which line the banks of the Frio River. Further south, the Nueces River cuts through the territory, supported by seasonal water sources such as Mule Creek and Cow Creek. This 1942 revision by the Corps of Engineers reflects an era of early energy exploration, evidenced by an Oil Test Well and Ruins located west of the central settlements. Evidence of shifting populations appears with the Tisdale Ranch (abandoned), while transportation is anchored by State Hy No 173 and various ranch roads connecting remote outposts like PYbanez and the Shiner Ranch.