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1967 Map of Hammetts Crossing

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hammetts Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Pedernales River carves a dramatic path through this Hill Country landscape, defining the intersection of Travis, Hays, and Blanco counties. At the heart of the sheet lies Hammetts Crossing, a vital local transit point where the river meets Hamilton Creek. The geography here is marked by significant natural landmarks and water-access points, including the notable Hamilton Pool and the cascades of Pedernales Falls. These features, along with the curious naming of Dead Mans Ford and Dead Mans Hole, suggest a topography where the river was both a resource and a formidable barrier to movement.

Inland from the river, the terrain is shaped by a network of drainage systems like Cypress Creek, Roy Creek, and Sycamore Creek. Human activity is evident through the placement of pipelines, a substation, and Gravel Pits north of the crossing, while a portion of Lake Travis reaches into the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This 1967 survey captures the area just as it was becoming a focal point for regional recreation while maintaining its rural character.