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1909 Map of Burnet

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Burnet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Colorado River and its confluence with the Llano River anchor this central Texas landscape at the opening of the twentieth century. The river system is a lifeline for the region, marked by numerous river crossings such as Tanyard Crossing, Wolf Crossing, and Nigger Crossing that predated modern bridge infrastructure. Along the rugged Backbone Ridge, industrial activity is evident at the Stone Quarry and the prominent Granite Mountain near Marble Falls.

Smaller rural communities like Oatmeal, Lake Victor, and Bluffton are connected by the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Ry. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of early educational and religious centers including Berry School, Doeskin School, and Hale Church. Landmarks like Mormon Mill and Old Cedar Mills reflect the early milling history along Hamilton Creek and South Fork San Gabriel River.