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1955 Map of Montopolis

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Montopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Colorado River meanders along the northern edge of this mid-1950s survey, marking the boundary where the growing city of Austin meets the rural landscapes of southern Travis County. The settlement of Montopolis serves as a gateway to the region, characterized by a transition from industrial activity like the Austin Sewage Disposal and various Gravel Pits to the agricultural reaches of Del Valle and Colton. The landscape is defined by the significant topographic rise of Pilot Knob and the winding course of Onion Creek, which creates a natural corridor through the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Evidence of early community life is visible in the network of country schools and churches, including Popham Sch, Dolores Ch, and Salem Ch. Transportation patterns are anchored by the Missouri Pacific railroad and historic routes like Old Bastrop Road and Burleson Road. Of particular interest to local historians is Moores Crossing, a key crossing point on Onion Creek that highlights the historical connectivity of these outlying settlements before suburban expansion transformed the area.