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1959 Map of Lake Travis

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lake Travis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Lake Travis and the winding course of the Colorado River dominate this Central Texas landscape, captured in a period of significant growth and water management. The massive Mansfield Dam holds back the waters of the upper lake, while downstream, the Tom Miller Dam regulates Lake Austin as it flows toward the city. The capital city of Austin is visible in the southeastern corner, with its northwestern expansion reaching toward the Jollyville Plateau.

Beyond the city limits, the map reveals a mix of established rural settlements and recreational sites. Long-standing local landmarks like Bee Cave and the Trading Post appear alongside institutional grounds such as the Camp Mabry Military Res and the Boy Scout facilities at Camp Tom Wooten. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several burial grounds, including Jollyville Cemetery and Preece Cemetery, while the remnants of early industry are marked at Anderson Mill and the Old RR Grade.