
Whitworth serves as a central anchor in this high-altitude pocket of the Texas Hill Country, where the upper reaches of the Blanco River and S Fork Blanco River begin to carve through the limestone landscape. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Wolf Mtn, Meta Mtn, and the distinctive Bust Buttes, which likely served as long-standing local landmarks for early travelers and ranchers. The presence of several reliable water sources, including Wenzel Spring, Delaware Spring, and Carson Spring, suggests a historical reliance on these points for livestock and settlement in an otherwise well-drained upland environment. The road network, including Ranch Rd 1376 and FM 1888, traces the winding topography, while the Headwaters Airport indicates more contemporary aviation use in this ranching-heavy district.
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1894 · Fredericksburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Comfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Llano
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Boerne
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Stonewall
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Hye
USGS Topo · 1:24,000