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1963 Map of Henly

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Henly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The settlement of Henly sits at the center of this Texas Hill Country survey, marking a transition point between the rugged drainages of the Blanco Co Hays Co boundary. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the upper reaches of Barton Creek and the meandering Onion Creek, which are fed by numerous family-named branches like Cadell Branch and Eskew Branch. These watercourses carve through the terrain, creating hollows such as Sprouse Hollow and Schoolhouse Hollow that dictate the historical placement of homes and roads.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through a high concentration of small burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. Researchers can trace the footprints of early residents at the Henly Cem, Pursley Cem, and Martin Cem. The map also captures mid-century land use with features like the Landing Strip and multiple Gravel Pits, while prominent elevations like Gainor Mountain and Roundtree Mountain provide fixed landmarks for navigating this deeply folded landscape.