1985 Map of Pedernales River

About this map

The Pedernales River winds through the heart of the Texas Hill Country in this mid-1980s portrait of ranching heritage and growing parklands. At the center of the sheet lies the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park, marking the presidential legacy near Stonewall and Johnson City. The map documents the established settlement patterns of the region, from the German-influenced hub of Fredericksburg in the west to the tranquil reaches of Luckenbach and Albert. Significant terrain features like Enchanted Rock State Park and Pedernales Falls State Park highlight the area's geological character, while the presence of the Southern Pacific Railroad indicates the enduring rail corridors. From the springs at Dripping Springs to the riverside community of Wimberley, the landscape is defined by its limestone peaks and the branching tributaries of the Blanco River and Onion Creek.