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2010 Map of Blanco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Blanco Historic District serves as the focal point of this Hill Country landscape, situated where the Blanco River meets the local water network of Durham Branch and Koch Branch. This 2010 survey illustrates a region defined by ranching and small-town Texas character, featuring named properties like Hereford Hills Ranch and specialized facilities such as the Ford Arabian Ranch Airport. The topography is marked by the distinct Stubbins Gap and the prominent heights near Twin Sisters to the south.

Family history is deeply embedded in the terrain, with several remote burial grounds including the McKinney Cemetery, Jonas Cemetery, and Wegner Cemetery. Water management is a visible priority across the quadrangle, evidenced by the Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam and Wayne Smith Dam, which created reservoirs like Blanco City Lake Number 1 to support the community's growth and agricultural needs.