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2016 Map of Hammetts Crossing

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hammetts Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Pedernales River carves a deep, winding path through the limestone uplands of the Texas Hill Country, defining the landscape where Travis, Blanco, and Hays counties meet. This survey captures the rural character of the area, centered around Hammetts Crossing and the iconic Hamilton Pool preserve. The intricate topography is marked by significant spring-fed features like West Cave Spring and Hamilton Spring, while the southern reaches of the map include portions of the Pedernales Falls State Park MTB Loop.

A network of ranch roads and specialized airstrips, such as Keyes Ranch Airport, suggests a transition from traditional agriculture to recreational and residential land use. Named water features like Dead Mans Hole and the Nicholson Bluff Cove illustrate the rugged drainage patterns typical of this Edwards Plateau region. Traces of historical transit are preserved in labels like the Overland Stage Rd and Stagecoach Ranch Rd, highlighting the era of horse-drawn travel through these central Texas ridges.