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1967 Map of Howell Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Howell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Walnut Hill Ch stands as a focal point in this 1967 study of the rugged Hill Country terrain along the Llano and Blanco County line. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent peaks and drainage systems, including Howell Mountain, Big Mountain, and Rattlesnake Mountain. The intricate network of waterways—such as West Walnut Creek, Pecan Creek, and North Cypress Creek—illustrates the natural erosion patterns that have shaped the numerous gaps and hollows here.

Evidence of mid-century ranching and local infrastructure is visible at the West Ranch and the A W Ranch Landing Strip. The presence of a Radio Tower and various Spring locations suggests a balance of modern utility and traditional land use. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Porter Gap, Casner Gap, and Potts Hollow, which provide a window into the settlement history of these dissected limestone hills before late-twentieth-century development.