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1898 Map of Uvalde

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Uvalde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The town of Uvalde serves as the central hub of this late-nineteenth-century landscape, positioned at a critical junction of the Southern Pacific and the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroads. The area is defined by a dense network of family-held ranching estates such as Molesworth Ranch, Davenport Ranch, and Hackberry Ranch, reflecting the region’s deep cattle and livestock roots. The hydrology of the Frio River and Nueces River systems is vital here, with landmarks like Eightmile Waterhole and Black Waterhole providing essential water sources in a semi-arid environment.

Early industrial and educational foundations are visible at the Silver Mine near Kaolin Creek and a lone School House near the Dry Frio River. The map details a transition from the elevated peaks of the Rocky Hills and Inge Mt. down toward the sloughs and lakes of the south, including Leona Lake. Researchers can trace the early postal history at Sansom P.O. and locate numerous historic windmills, such as the Vanham's Upper Windmill, which were essential for sustaining the isolated ranches of the era.