Maps of rivers.

[Amber]

Okay title says it all I would like too find a map of the Frio river. Present ones are no problem but anyone know of any sites I could possibly go too for older maps of this river? I would like too get an idea of how much difference there is between it's present and past path.

[kreative]

Posted by [Vince]:

http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladv...28&i=168231786
These folks are selling maps from 1929 survey. Add says it shows parts of the Frio. They may know where to get other maps. Good Luck

[Amber]

That's awesome Thank you I'd like too do a few layover maps too show how the river has changed and where prime spots too start a dig would be. Would limit the people I would have too go up too and say " Hey sir may I have permission too dig in your dirt."

[painshill]

Amber wrote:

That's awesome Thank you I'd like too do a few layover maps too show how the river has changed and where prime spots too start a dig would be. Would limit the people I would have too go up too and say " Hey sir may I have permission too dig in your dirt."

  Hi Amber
I would expect your local County Courthouse would be a good place to have a look at old maps. I was reading a story a while ago about a couple who located the ghost town of Frio by this route. It seems to be non-accessible to the general public but they got permission (from someone) because they were on honeymoon.
There’s some good information about the “Dry Frio” here:

http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/plateaus/images/dl1.html

including a geo-map here:

http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/plateaus/images/uv88-geology.htm

and some interesting information about how a particular section of the upper valley changed though time here (click through 3 pages):

http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/plateaus/images/dl1-time.html

Alonso De León named it the “Rio Sarco” in 1689, so I guess that’s what you should be looking for if you can find any old Spanish maps. You could also try borrowing “Spanish expeditions into Texas, 1689-1768 By William C. Foster” from your local library. I haven’t read it, but it may have some maps or other helpful information.
Keep outta them prohibited areas, now. And no tall tales about ya bein’ on honeymoon or nuthin’. :laugh:
Painshill