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1968 Map of Tilden

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Tilden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Tilden serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, situated at the confluence of several major drainage systems including the Frio River and Leoncita Creek. The town's local infrastructure is well-defined, showing a Cem, Rodeo Grounds, and a Radio Tower, reflecting its role as a regional hub in McMullen County. The landscape to the south is dominated by the prominent Kings Hills, while the river bottomlands are characterized by complex drainage patterns such as Birds Nest Slough and Big Slough.

Industrial activity of the era is evident through numerous Gas Wells scattered across the terrain and a Refinery located near a Landing Strip. Local topography is further marked by distinctive family or place-named landmarks like Register Hill and Hals Lake, alongside the curiously named Sloppy Hollow. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between traditional ranching features and the mid-century energy industry.