1967 Map of Kingsland

About this map

Kingsland serves as the focal point for this 1967 survey of the Texas Hill Country, where the confluence of the Llano River and the Colorado River creates a distinctive landscape of reservoirs and residential development. The map details the emergence of vacation and retirement communities, such as Kingsland Estates, alongside older rural landmarks. The massive hydroelectric infrastructure is evident at Buchanan Dam and the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, which regulate the waters of Lake Buchanan and Lake Lyndon B Johnson. Local history is preserved in sites like the Kingsland Cem and Hoovers Valley Cem, while the Southern Pacific railroad and an Old Railroad Grade trace the transport evolution of the region. From the subterranean features of Longhorn Cavern State Park to the heights of Long Mountain, this study captures a transition from traditional ranching to a lake-centered economy.