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1967 Map of Panther Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Panther Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Llano River cuts through the northern edge of this Mason County landscape, framed by the prominent Hull Bluffs and the southern Cannon Mountains. This mid-century topography reveals a sparsely populated ranching environment defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages including Panther Creek, Schep Creek, and Bast Creek. Human activity is marked by family-named landmarks and essential water sources, such as Eckert Spring and Quella Bottom Spring, which were vital for livestock in this arid portion of the Texas Hill Country.

Local history is preserved in small, specific sites like the Bober Cem and the presence of a Ranger Camp near the northern border. While the terrain is primarily shaped by natural features like Nixon Mtn and Coyote Lake, modern infrastructure is visible through a regional Landing Strip and a series of industrial Pipelines traversing the eastern and southern sections. This survey provides a clear view of the area's rural character before extensive modern development altered the land use patterns.