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1963 Map of Rough Hollow

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Rough Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Blanco River snakes through the southern portion of this landscape, marking a topographical transition where Rough Hollow and Turkey Hollow drain into the river basin. This mid-century survey captures the rural character of the area before modern expansion, defined by dispersed family landmarks and water sources. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the hills, including Mt Sharp Cem, Gatlin Cem, and the Jacobs Well Cem.

Hydrology dictates the settlement pattern here, from the intermittent flow of South Onion Creek in the north to the perennial appeal of Jacobs Well. Early transportation routes are evidenced by Pleasant Valley Crossing and the Valley Ford Cem, points where local travel converged at the river. The presence of a Pumping Sta and a prominent Pipeline corridor indicates the infrastructure supporting the growing needs of the Hill Country during the 1960s.