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1955 Map of Llano North

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Llano North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The town of Llano sits along the south bank of the Llano River in this mid-century portrait of the Texas Hill Country. The landscape is defined by the granite-and-gneiss uplands common to the region, with prominent landmarks such as Horse Mountain, Fox Mountain, and Town Peak rising above the creek drainages. Transportation infrastructure is centered on the Texas and New Orleans (SP) railroad line, which served the cattle and mineral interests of the area.

Local history is preserved in sites like the Mayes Chapel Cem and Wrights Creek Cem, while the town's expansion is evidenced by the County Airport, the Racetrack, and municipal water management at Llano City Lake. Extensive Gravel Pit operations near Wrights Creek point to the local extractive industries that complemented the ranching economy. This survey documents the transition of the county seat as it modernized its services while maintaining its rugged geographic character.