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1932 Map of Mt. Bonnell

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Mt. Bonnell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Colorado River winds through the heart of the Texas Hill Country in this early 1930s survey, long before the creation of Lake Travis submerged much of the river's original path. The landscape is defined by its deep meanders and distinct landforms such as Hudson Bend, Arkansas Bend, and Horseshoe Bend. This map captures a pre-dam era where river crossings were still essential to local travel, evidenced by the numerous named crossings like Lohmann Ford, Stewart Ford, and Watson Ford.

Small rural communities and social hubs are anchored by local schools, including Teck Sch and Cox Spring Sch, which served families living near the river’s edge and the surrounding uplands. The drainage network is intricately mapped, showing tributaries like Bear Creek and Cypress Creek feeding into the main channel near landmarks such as Comanche Peak. This record serves as a primary source for understanding the physical geography and settlement patterns of Travis County prior to the mid-century hydroelectric and reservoir projects that permanently altered the valley floor.