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2022 Map of Lampasas

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lampasas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lampasas serves as the central hub of this Central Texas landscape, where the confluence of several prominent water sources shaped early development. The city's geography is defined by the flowing waters of Sulphur Creek and the presence of numerous artesian sources such as Hancock Springs, Swimming Pool Spring, and Gooch Spring. The civic center is anchored by the Lampasas County Courthouse, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with historical burial grounds including Oak Hill Cem, Cook Cem, and the Primitive Baptist Church Cem.

South of the city, the terrain transitions into the limestone breaks of Indian Bluff and Pillar Bluff as the map crosses the Lampasas Co Burnet Co line. This 2022 survey details a modern road network that still follows historical routes like Old Austin RD and Old Georgetown RD. The land use is marked by a series of regional water management projects, specifically the Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir and its sister sites, which manage drainage across the Burleson Cr and Pillar Bluff Creek basins.