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1951 Map of Round Rock

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Round Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Georgetown serves as a central hub in this mid-century survey, where the convergence of the San Gabriel River forks meets a developing network of roads and rail. The landscape is defined by its agrarian roots and early industrial markers, such as the Bell Gin and the nearby Bell Sch. To the south, the map captures a distinct division between Round Rock and Old Round Rock, reflecting the shifting centers of commerce and settlement in Williamson County during this period.

Transportation infrastructure is well-documented, featuring the routes of the Missouri Kansas and Texas and the International Great Northern railroads. These lines connect outlying communities like Hutto, Weir, and Walburg. Religious and educational life is anchored by local landmarks including Palm Valley Ch and Strickland Grove Sch, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking family locations across these rural Texas reaches.