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2016 Map of Payton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Payton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Payton sits at the northern edge of this Hill Country landscape, marked by the Payton Cem and the nearby Boardhouse Springs. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Blanco River, which carves through the terrain to create distinctive geological features like The Narrows and The Cove. The drainage network is complex, with numerous tributaries including Boardhouse Cr, Rogers Br, and the Little Blanco River feeding the main waterway.

Transportation and aviation are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Pippen-York Ranch Airport located west of the river. The map details a transition between county lines, where Blanco, Hays, and Comal counties meet. Local history and ranching heritage are preserved in named landmarks such as Blanco Landing and various hollows like Greens Hollow and Cistern Hollow, reflecting the rural settlement patterns of the Texas Edwards Plateau.