1959 Map of Gorman Falls

About this map

Colorado River meanders sharply through this central Texas landscape, marking the jagged boundaries between San Saba, Lampasas, and Burnet Counties. The terrain is defined by complex canyon systems and named ridges, most notably Lemons Ridge and Post Oak Ridge. This late 1950s survey captures the area's rural character, dominated by family-named holdings such as Jackson Ranch and Smith Ranch. High-relief features like Bull Knob and Sullivan Knob overlook deep draws and hollows, while the river corridor is punctuated by hydrologic landmarks including Gorman Falls and the nearby Gorman Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated region where life followed the breaks of the land, showing isolated outposts like Lemons Springs Camp and the industrial footprint of the Southwest Ledge Quarries in the north. This document provides a record of the specific locations of remote springs, such as Coffin Springs and Burnt Canyon Spring, which were vital for ranching and early settlement in this part of the Edwards Plateau.