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1980 Map of San Saba Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of San Saba Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through the heart of this Central Texas landscape, defining the jagged boundaries between San Saba and Mills counties. The river's influence is evident at Shaw Bend, where the water loops around Rye Valley and past Vinegar Hill. This 1980 survey captures a rural terrain of named heights and spring-fed creeks, anchored by the prominent San Saba Peak and Green Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks along the water, including the Nabors Creek Cem and Shaw Bend Cem. The northeastern corner of the map features the established route of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, paralleling the Lometa Highway. The presence of Blowout Spring and numerous small drainages like Paint Creek and Elliott Creek highlight the importance of water sources in this ranching country.