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1925 Map of Burnet 3-b

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Burnet 3-b
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

Kingsland sits at the strategic confluence where the Llano River meets the Colorado River, serving as a central point in this 1925 survey. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of Long Mountain and Backbone Mountain, which overlook the fertile bottomlands of Hoover Valley. This era captures the region's rural infrastructure before major modern hydrological changes, showcasing a network of small schoolhouses like the Long Mountain School and Pack Saddle School that once anchored these ranching communities.

Transportation is dominated by the Southern Pacific (Austin and Llano Br) railroad, which snakes through the hills toward Wood Spur. Numerous water sources, including Roaring Spring and Williams Spring, indicate the vital importance of natural aquifers to the local economy. The presence of Mason Crossing across the Colorado River highlights the historic transit routes used by residents traveling between the Llano and Burnet county line.