2022 Map of Purdy Hill

About this map

The Mason Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for this portion of the Texas Hill Country, where cattle ranching and private aviation define the modern landscape. In the southern reach of the sheet, the town of Mason serves as the focal point for a region deeply rooted in family heritage, as evidenced by a high density of small burial grounds. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Old Gooch Cem and New Gooch Cem, as well as the Behrens Cem and Ellison Cem situated further north. The terrain is carved by numerous seasonal drainages including Little Willow Cr and Comanche Cr, which feed into the larger water systems of the county. Remote airfields like the Polk Ranch Airport and Bar Triangle Airport emphasize the vast distances between these rural Texas homesteads.