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1955 Map of Magill Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Magill Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Shin Oak Mountain and Magill Mountain dominate this Central Texas landscape along the county line where San Saba and Llano Counties meet. This mid-century survey reveals a territory defined by complex drainage patterns, where the North Fork Cherokee Creek and Hickory Creek carve through the limestone terrain. The presence of numerous windmills scattered across the uplands and within Potter Flats underscores the importance of groundwater for ranching operations in this semi-arid region.

Genealogists and local researchers will find the Gray Cemetery in the northeastern corner, near the headwaters of the creeks. Smaller water features like Red Mountain Branch, Pecan Creek, and Cedar Hollow illustrate the intricate local topography. Landmarks such as Host Spring and Bauman Branch further ground the map in the specific geography of these Texas hill country rangelands before modern development altered the rural character.