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2019 Map of Pace Bend

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pace Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River and Pedernales River converge in this detailed look at Travis County lake life and hill country topography. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Lake Travis, which creates several distinctive geographic peninsulas such as Muleshoe Bend, Gloster Bend, and the expansive Pace Bend Park. These bends are now centers of recreation and residential development, including the established communities of Lago Vista, Briarcliff, and Point Venture.

Evidence of the area's earlier agricultural and rural roots remains visible through landmarks like Post Oak Bend Cem and Haynie Flat Cem. In the northwest corner, the Spicewood Airport sits near the crossing into Burnet County. The map provides a clear picture of how modern road networks like Singleton Bend Rd and The Great Escape Loop have been carved into the terrain to access the water's edge, contrasting with the more natural, deeply cut drainages of Wilson Hollow and Pace Ravine.