2019 Map of Signal Hill

About this map

Slaughter Cr and Bear Cr carve through the limestone landscape of the Balcones Escarpment, defining the rugged geography at the western edge of Austin. This 2019 survey captures the transition from established hill country settlements like Cedar Valley to the suburban expansion stretching from Dripping Springs. Significant topographic landmarks such as Signal Hill and Friday Mtn rise above the drainage basins of Williamson Cr and Little Bear Cr, marking a region historically characterized by ranching and small-scale farming. Local family histories are anchored by features like Oliver Cem and Johnson Cem, which sit alongside historic road corridors like Fitzhugh Rd and Sawyer Ranch Rd, providing a detailed record of the area's rural roots and its contemporary residential evolution.