1967 Map of Pedernales Falls

About this map

The Pedernales River carves a winding path through this portion of Blanco County, defining a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and dry creek beds. Established just years after the initial field survey, Pedernales Falls State Park encompasses the notable Falls in the northeastern reach of the quadrangle. The area's mid-century character is defined by a ranching economy, visible through the presence of several private aviation sites like Baird Ranch Airfield and the Hill Ranch Landing Strip. Social life in this rural Hill Country setting centered on landmarks such as Robinson Community Hall, while the industrial presence is limited to scattered Gravel Pits. Water management and natural drainage are evident in the network of tributary ravines, including Rough Hollow and Brock Hollow, which feed into the primary river system.