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2012 Map of Magill Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Magill Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Valley Spring and its surrounding ranchlands define this corner of Llano County, where the central Texas landscape is carved by a complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways. The prominent height of Magill Mtn overlooks the southeastern quadrant, while Shin Oak Mtn stands to the northwest, framing a region of high flats and deep hollows. The drainage pattern is dominated by Cherokee Cr and its tributaries, including the N Fork Cherokee Cr and Pecan Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of ranch roads and early settlements.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by features such as the Gray Cem in the northeast and numerous named water sources like Hext Spring and Heck Springs. The map details the transition from open terrain at Potter Flats to the sheltered drainage of Cedar Hollow, illustrating how water access shaped land use in this part of the Hill Country. A web of county roads and Ranch Road 501 provide the modern framework for navigating this long-established agricultural landscape.