2012 Map of Longhorn Cavern

About this map

Longhorn Cavern serves as a central landmark for this portion of the Texas Hill Country, situated atop Backbone Ridge in an area characterized by complex limestone drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its intermittent waterways, including the winding courses of Honey Cr, Peters Cr, and Mud Spring Cr, which reveal the rugged topography of Backbone Valley. Small rural communities like Fairland and Scobee are linked by local routes such as FM-3509 and Co Rd-100, while the eastern edge of the map follows the corridor of the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District. This rail line, alongside settlements like Sudduth and Demarco, highlights the historical transport patterns that supported the local ranching and mining economy. Genealogists may find interest in the isolated Tobey Cem, positioned near the western slopes where the land begins its descent toward Inks Lake.