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1959 Map of Lake Travis

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Mansfield Dam stands as the central engineering marvel of this landscape, holding back the waters of Lake Travis where the Colorado River begins its winding descent toward Austin. The map reveals a mid-century Texas hill country in transition, where established rural outposts like Jonestown and Volente sit alongside burgeoning suburban developments such as West Lake Hills and Lakeland Hills. The Jollyville Plateau dominates the northeastern section, showing a network of ranch roads and small settlements like Pond Springs before the heavy expansion of the capital city reached this far north. Along the river's lower bends, the survey details significant public and military sites, including the Camp Mabry Military Res and Zilker Park. Notable local landmarks such as Mount Bonnell and Comanche Peak offer a sense of the area's elevation changes, while smaller details like the Pond Springs Sch and Graveyard Pt provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in Travis County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions24 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain