1961 Map of Hye

About this map

The Pedernales River winds through this central Texas landscape, anchoring a rural community defined by family ranching and early educational outposts. At the northern edge, the LBJ Ranch and the Old Junction School (Historical) highlight the local significance of the region, while the small settlement of Hye serves as a central point along Route 290. The map reveals a high density of rural schools and community centers, including Pleasant Valley Sch and Becky Sch, suggesting a once-active network of localized school districts. Numerous family-named homesteads such as Bauer Ranch, Mayer Ranch, and Schumann Ranch are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the long-standing agricultural heritage of the Gillespie and Blanco County line. Water features like Williamson Creek and the East Fork define the drainage patterns that shaped the placement of these early Texas settlements.