1967 Map of Pedernales Falls

About this map

The Pedernales River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Blanco County, characterized by the dramatic Falls at the northeastern bend. In the late 1960s, the landscape was defined by large ranching operations and isolated rural community hubs. Small private aviation facilities like the Hill Ranch Landing Strip and Baird Ranch Airfield suggest the necessity of air travel for these expansive Texas Hill Country properties. Social life in the area centered on the Robinson Community Hall, while industry was largely limited to scattered Gravel Pits and major pipelines cutting across the terrain. Tributaries such as Cottonwood Creek and Millers Creek drain into the primary river valley, navigating a complex topography of features like Brock Hollow and the level terrain of Russell Flat.