1955 Map of Montopolis

About this map

The Colorado River meanders across the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, carving a fertile path through central Texas. Southeast of Austin, the settlement of Montopolis and the rural community of Del Valle anchor a region defined by scattered agricultural operations and burgeoning industry. The map reveals a transition from the urban fringes of the state capital to the rolling ranchlands of the Travis Co and Caldwell Co border, where early education is represented by numerous rural schools like Popham Sch and the now-silent Dry Creek Sch (Aband).