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1967 Map of Horse Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Mason Co Llano Co line bisects this landscape of the Texas Hill Country, dominated by the prominent peaks of House Mountain and Putnam Mountain. This 1967 survey reveals a rural terrain defined by intricate drainage systems where waterways like Hickory Creek and Marschall Creek cut through the granite uplands. The presence of Putnam Cem near Hickory Creek provides a focal point for genealogical research in an area otherwise characterized by isolated ranching infrastructure.

Distinctive geological landmarks like Lovers Rock and Prairie Mountain anchor the eastern side of the quadrangle, while the western portion is marked by the headwaters of Gersdorf Creek and Cherry Spring Creek. The map documents the physical environment of this ranching region before modern development, recording numerous reliable water sources such as House Mountain Spring and Cold Spring Creek that were critical to the local livestock economy.