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2019 Map of Crabapple

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Crabapple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The hills of northern Gillespie County are defined by a complex network of drainage and ranching land near the Llano County line. Family heritage is deeply etched into the terrain, visible through several burial sites including the Welgehausen Cem, Rusche Cem, and the Schmidt Family Cem. These sites, often situated near historic family holdings, are connected by a web of local routes such as Welgehausen Rd and Crabapple Cemetery Rd.

The landscape is deeply dissected by numerous waterways, most notably Crabapple Creek, Walnut Spring Creek, and Riley Creek. Natural water sources like Indian Spring and Rock Pasture Spring indicate the critical importance of water for the region's ranching economy. Industrial history is represented by Gypsum Mine Rd, suggesting specialized resource extraction in this part of the Texas Hill Country. The prevalence of named ranch roads, such as Itz Ranch Rd and Sagebiel Ranch Rd, highlights the long-standing private land divisions that characterize the area.