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1930 Map of Austin-2

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Austin-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The Colorado River carves a dramatic series of horseshoe loops through Travis County in this 1930 survey, captured just before major dam projects fundamentally altered the central Texas river landscape. This advance sheet depicts the river's natural course as it snakes around prominent landforms like Arkansas Bend, Hudson Bend, and Paige Bend. The topographic detail highlights the deep incisions of Cypress Creek and numerous draws such as Long Hollow and Fisher Hollow that feed into the main channel.

Evidence of early rural settlement is concentrated near the water, notably at Stewart Ford, where the river could be crossed before modern bridging. Local community life is anchored by the Jack Sch and Ch, a combined school and church site that served the dispersed families of this hilly river country. The map reflects a moment when transportation followed the contours of the limestone terrain and river crossings remained vital local landmarks.