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1938 Map of Turkey Mountain

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Turkey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The West Nueces River cuts a deep, winding course through the borderlands of Kinney and Uvalde counties, anchoring a landscape of isolated ranching headquarters and remote mountain peaks. This 1938 survey documents an era of extensive land holdings, where family-named landmarks like the Harrison Ranch Headquarters and the G C Errwood Ranch define the social and economic geography. Life centered around critical water sources and education, evidenced by the Edwards Waterhole and the Live Oak Sch located along the Brackettville Road.

The southern edge of the map is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which provided a vital connection to the wider world for these remote ranching operations. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as Turkey Mountain and Double Mountain, while smaller features like Bell Sow Bend and Soldiers Gap suggest a local vernacular rooted in the practical navigation of this canyon-dissected country.