1930 Map of Richland Springs

About this map

Colorado River meanders through the heart of this central Texas landscape, acting as a natural boundary between Mills and San Saba counties. The terrain is defined by rugged limestone hills and deep creek valleys, where crossings like Bowlinger Crossing and Whittet Crossing once provided essential transit points before the modern bridge system. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, dispersed rural communities such as Locker, Regency, and Ratler, each anchored by essential social institutions. Local genealogy and history are well-preserved through the documentation of the Hanna Valley Cem and several community schools including Mt Pleasant Sch and Oakland Sch. The transition from the high points of Round Mtn down to the productive alluvial soil of Hanna Valley and Jones Valley illustrates the agricultural orientation of the region during the early twentieth century.