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2022 Map of Austin West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Austin West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through the limestone hills west of Austin, defining a landscape of deep canyons and prominent peaks. This modern survey illustrates the suburban development of the Jollyville Plateau and the hills overlooking the river, where established communities like West Lake Hills and Rollingwood are mapped in detail. Significant for local historians and genealogists, the map identifies numerous small burial sites often obscured by modern growth, including the Allen-McNeil Cem, Fowler Cem, and the Eanes Marshall Cem.

The hydrography of the region is exceptionally detailed, noting the historic cluster of water sources near the city's heart such as Barton Springs, Eliza Spring, and Old Mill Spring. Terrain landmarks that have long defined the western horizon are clearly marked, from the summit of Mt Bonnell and Mt Barker to the heights of Mt Larson. These features, alongside the Wild Basin Ldg, show the preservation of natural spaces amidst the expanding reach of the Mo-Pac Expy.