1964 Map of Nott Branch

About this map

The Pedernales River carves through the northern reaches of this Hill Country landscape, setting a winding course that defines the local drainage patterns. In the mid-1960s, this area on the border of Gillespie and Kerr counties was characterized by scattered ranching outposts such as Circle D Ranch and Cottonwood Ranch. The topography is intricately detailed, showing numerous steep draws and seasonal watercourses like Centipede Creek and Nott Branch that feed into the larger river system. Local landmarks such as Pillar Rock and Goat Hill provide distinct navigational points for researchers of the terrain. The presence of the Peril Cem and a remote site at Johnson Bottom offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to these rural Texas sections. Small-scale industry is represented by several Gravel Pit locations scattered throughout the drainages.