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1967 Map of Kingsland

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kingsland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the Llano River and Colorado River forms the geographic heart of this Hill Country landscape, captured here as the region transitioned into a major recreational and residential destination. By the late 1960s, the impounded waters of Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, and Lake Lyndon B Johnson had fundamentally reshaped the terrain, supporting facilities like the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery and Inks Lake State Park.

While newer developments like Kingsland Estates Landing Strip appear, older layers of history remain visible through an Old Railroad Grade and active Southern Pacific lines. Rural foundations are preserved in the naming of Hoovers Valley and Backbone Ridge, alongside several community landmarks including the Buckner Boys Ranch and Hoovers Valley Cem. The map's 1982 revisions, shown in purple, highlight the rapid residential infill near the water's edge in Kingsland.