1985 Map of Pedernales River

About this map

The Pedernales River carves a winding path through the Texas Hill Country in this mid-1980s look at a landscape defined by ranching heritage and political history. Central to the map is the Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Park near Stonewall, reflecting the presidential legacy tied to these riverbanks. To the west, the German-heritage settlement of Fredericksburg stands as a primary hub, while smaller storied locales like Luckenbach and Bankersmith occupy the surrounding rural intersections. The topography is marked by distinctive granite and limestone landmarks, most notably the massive Enchanted Rock State Park in the northwest corner. This era shows the region before the intense modern suburban expansion from nearby cities, instead highlighting a network of state parks including Pedernales Falls State Park and Blanco State Park that protect the area's characteristic waterfalls and river access points.