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2010 Map of Vance

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Vance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Nueces River carves a deep valley through this portion of Real County, defining a landscape marked by high peaks and an intricate network of drainage draws. The small community of Vance sits near the confluence of the river and Bullhead Creek, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle and ranching country. High points like Bullhead Mountain and Perkins Mountain overlook the river valley, while numerous hollows such as Blackhawk Hollow and Sweeten Hollow provide names to the local topography.

Remote ranching life is evident through the presence of the Flying Bull Ranch and the Cardells settlement. Transportation in this dissected terrain follows the water gaps, with Ranch Rd 335 tracing the Nueces corridor and Ranch Rd 2631 providing access to the eastern uplands. For those researching local history, the map preserves the exact locations of many named springs and draws, including Seep Spring and the curious Mail Trail Draw, which speak to the historic routes used before modern road engineering.