The Edwards County ranching landscape south of Rocksprings is characterized by expansive livestock operations and intermittent drainage systems typical of the western Balcones Escarpment. Family legacies are etched into the terrain at sites like Wardlaw Ranch and Turner Ranch, which serve as the primary landmarks in this sparsely populated region. The physical geography is defined by the winding course of Wittenburg Draw, a seasonal drainage that carves through the limestone topography. Access to these holdings is maintained by a network of rural routes including Nuby Ranch Rd, Co Rd 105, and Cr 104 E, which follow the natural contours of the land rather than a strict grid. This survey captures the traditional land use patterns of the Texas Hill Country, where water sources and road access dictate the positioning of remote homesteads and ranch headquarters.
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1893 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Nueces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Nueces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Carta Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Indian Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Ray Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000