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2010 Map of House Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of House Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

House Mountain dominates this Llano County landscape, serving as a primary landmark for a region defined by granite uplands and seasonal drainages. The area is marked by several prominent peaks, including Meusebach Mountain and Putman Mountain, which tower over the creek valleys. Life here historically centered on these reliable water sources, evidenced by House Mountain Spring and the complex network of waterways like Hickory Creek and Marschall Creek.

Settlement patterns follow the winding paths of rural routes such as Loyal Valley Rd and FM 2323. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of the Putman Cemetery and the uniquely named Lovers Rock. The map illustrates a rural Texas environment where the geography of the hills dictated the placement of early homesteads and ranching roads, from Keyserville RD in the northwest to the eastern slopes of Prairie Mountain.