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1982 Map of Utley

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Utley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The meandering Colorado River defines the landscape of this Central Texas survey, carving deep oxbows through the terrain at Pope Bend, Wilbarger Bend, and Hemphill Bend. Along the boundary between Travis and Bastrop Counties, the small community of Utley sits near the river's edge, while Cedar Valley lies further north. This 1982 revision shows a rural environment where local history is anchored by numerous small burial grounds and churches, such as Hill Cem, St Paul Cem, and the Williams Cemetery.

Elevations rise toward the southwest at Caldwell Knob, overlooking the expansive Hemphill Prairie. Water management and industrial infrastructure are evident through scattered wells, a substation, and several gravel pits, illustrating the region's agricultural and resource-based economy. The network of drainage, including Wilbarger Creek and Moss Branch, creates a complex system of gullies and branches that shape the local road patterns like Blake Manor Road.