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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

Henly sits at the center of this Texas Hill Country landscape, marking the transition between the rolling uplands of Blanco and Hays Counties. The drainage patterns here are distinct, with the headwaters of Barton Creek and the winding Onion Creek carving deep valleys through the limestone terrain. These waterways are fed by numerous local tributaries, including Millseat Branch and Henly Branch, while prominent elevations like Roundtree Mountain and Mount Gainor define the horizon.

Family history is well-preserved through a network of small burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, such as Martin Cem, Moore Cem, and Pursley Cem. The map reveals a rural economy based on ranching and resource extraction, evidenced by various Gravel Pits and a private Landing Strip. Cultural landmarks like Schoolhouse Hollow and the Middlebrooks Cem suggest the locations of early community centers and long-standing homesteads in this rugged corner of Texas.