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1964 Map of Cypress Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cypress Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Cypress Creek meanders through the divide between Kerr and Kendall counties, carving a landscape defined by prominent peaks and numerous natural water sources. This 1964 survey, conducted before modern development altered the ranching corridors, shows the concentration of local life around family-named operations like Cypress Ranch and Hasenwinkel Ranch. The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks including Broad Mountain and Pointed Mountain, while the named valleys of Elm Valley and Apple Valley suggest a history of agricultural diversification in the Texas Hill Country.

Water security in this arid landscape is evidenced by the density of named springs, such as Dripping Vat Spring and Sycamore Spring, which were vital for livestock and early settlers. The network of unimproved roads and the presence of the Center Point Road illustrate the connectivity between isolated ranch houses and nearby Fredericksburg and Comfort. Features like the Gravel Pit and the Roadside Park near the county line offer a look at the mid-century infrastructure supporting this rural community.