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1959 Map of Gorman Falls

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gorman Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through this central Texas landscape, creating dramatic features like Mc Anelly Bend and Eagle Point. The map details a transition between San Saba, Lampasas, and Burnet counties, where the river serves as a primary boundary. Settlement is characterized by large agricultural holdings and camps, including the Jackson Ranch, Smith Ranch, and the Vann Ranch near the southern border.

Along the western banks, the namesake Gorman Falls and Gorman Spring mark a significant hydrological point. The terrain is marked by numerous dry draws and canyons such as Beartrack Canyon and Brahma Canyon, reflecting the limestone-dominated geography of the Lemons Ridge. Evidence of local industry appears in the north at the Southwest Ledge Quarries, while the network of unimproved roads connects remote locations like Lemons Springs Camp and Vann Camp.