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1958 Map of Ding Dong

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Ding Dong
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Lampasas River winds through the heart of the Central Texas hill country in this late 1950s survey, marking a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and winding watercourses. Small community hubs like Maxdale and the uniquely named Ding Dong anchor the northern reaches of the map, while the Maxdale Community Center and nearby Cemeteries offer specific points of interest for those tracing local family roots.

The terrain is characterized by prominent landmarks such as Hog Mountain and Wolf Ridge, which rise above the surrounding valleys cut by Rocky Creek and Simmons Branch. Toward the east, the Thompson Youngblood Ranch Airport and Rock Creek Ch indicate the spread of ranching and social life in Bell County before later development. This map captures the transition from the rugged drainage of Tom Adams Hollow in the west to the more open creek beds and upland ridges that define the Williamson and Burnet County lines.