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1955 Map of Smoothingiron Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Smoothingiron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Smoothingiron Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this mid-century landscape along the border of Mason and Llano counties. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Turkeyroost Mountain, Briscoe Mountain, and Bodie Peak, which rise above the drainages of San Fernando Creek and North Willow Creek. This rugged portion of the Llano Uplift shows a pastoral economy supported by numerous windmills and isolated family landmarks.

Genealogists can locate several small burial grounds tied to local ranching families, including Newsom Cem, Koger Cem, and Wooten Cem. Economic activity is represented by the Granite Quarry located near Eckert Roughs in the northwest, reflecting the region's long history of stone extraction. The intricate network of seasonal waterways like Cold Creek and Field Creek illustrates the complex drainage patterns typical of the Texas Hill Country before modern intensive development changed the rural character of these ranchlands.