1932 Map of Tow

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through Central Texas in this mid-1920s survey, marking the boundary between Llano and Burnet counties. This era of the river's history is preserved here before the construction of massive hydroelectric dams significantly altered the landscape. The settlement of Bluffton serves as a local hub, supported by the Bluffton Sch and nearby OK School. Notable crossings and landmarks such as the Saltworks Ford and the unique riverside bend at Pearl Bend illustrate the rural transport patterns of the day. Terrain features like Baringer Hill and White Bluff dominate the topography, while tributary systems including Campground Creek and Bee Rock Creek feed into the primary river channel. The map provides a critical record of small family-based communities and topography that would soon be transformed by regional water management projects.