Cain City and the famous crossroads of Luckenbach define this central Texas landscape south of Fredericksburg. The terrain is characterized by the watershed of the Pedernales River and its numerous tributaries, including South Grape Creek and Muesebach Creek. Settlement patterns are evident in the small communities of Grapetown and Bankersmith, which are connected by historic thoroughfares like Old Fred Rd and Grape Creek Rd. For those researching regional genealogy, the presence of the Meusebach Cemetery and Grapetown Cemetery offers specific points for tracing local family lineages. The map also captures the varied topography of the area, from the prominence of Rocky Hill to the winding courses of Snake Creek and Salt Creek, illustrating the rural character of Gillespie County as it remained into the early 21st century.
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1894 · Fredericksburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Stonewall
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Cave Creek School
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Whitworth Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Cain City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Oak Crest Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Rafter Hollow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000