The Colorado River carves a deep path through Runnels County, creating a series of prominent elevations along its banks. Most notable are Buffalo Bluff, Herrings Bluff, and Wilson Bluff, which provide significant vertical relief against the surrounding ranch land. This 2010 survey reflects a rural landscape largely unchanged by modern development, defined by a network of drainage systems including Mustang Creek, Butternut Creek, and Live Oak Creek that feed into the river basin. For genealogists, the Hoffman Cemetery serves as a critical local landmark, situated near the intersection of Co RD 111 and the river. The map details a quiet agricultural area where unpaved and county roads like Co RD 128 and Co RD 129 navigate the intermittent draws of Pony Creek and Rocky Branch, maintaining the isolation of this Central Texas river corridor.
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1892 · Ballinger
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1921 · Hatchel
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1921 · Spur Creek
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1925 · Ballinger 3-d
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1925 · Ballinger 4-c
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Voss
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Paint Rock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Brownwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Hatchel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Talpa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000