2010 Map of Telegraph

About this map

The South Llano River carves a deep path through this section of the Edwards Plateau, where the small community of Telegraph sits along the winding riverbanks. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with steep-walled drainages such as Telegraph Canyon, Ford Canyon, and Christmas Hollow feeding into the river system. This 2010 topographic record captures a predominantly ranching landscape, highlighted by the extensive Paint Creek Ranch and the private J R Ranch Airport. Local history is anchored by family and community landmarks, including Paint Creek Cemetery and Woaten Cemetery. A notable concentration of water resources is found in the southern reach of the river, where Seven Hundred Springs and Bowie Spring emerge from the limestone, sustaining the flow of Paint Creek and the river downstream.