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1961 Map of Johnson City

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Johnson City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Pedernales River winds prominently through this Central Texas landscape, dividing the northern hills near Buffalo Peak from the growing municipal center of Johnson City. The 1961 field survey captures the town's essential civic infrastructure, including the High Sch, Hospital, and Fairgrounds, alongside local aviation hubs like Waller Airfield and Water Airfield. These small airfields and the alignment of Highways 290 and 281 illustrate a mid-century community serving as a regional crossroads.

To the northwest, the settlement of Sandy sits near the Sandy Cem and the confluence of Hickory Creek and Sandy Creek. The map provides detailed evidence of early rural life, featuring landmarks such as the Happy Old Folks Home and numerous Borrow Pits, which suggest active road construction and maintenance during this era. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages, including Towhead Creek and Flat Creek, reflecting the rugged watershed of the Texas Hill Country.