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1964 Map of Wimberley

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wimberley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Blanco River snakes across the northern landscape of this Central Texas survey, defining the valley where Wimberley serves as the primary hub. Upstream from the town, the river is flanked by Pioneer Town and recreational sites like the Houston Boys Camp, reflecting the area's mid-century role as a retreat and ranching center. The rugged terrain to the south is marked by numerous dry creek beds and draws, including Sink Creek and Purgatory Creek, which carve deep contours into the limestone hills.

Ranching heritage is evident through the many family-named holdings scattered throughout the hills, such as the Winn Ranch, Fulton Ranch, and Scutchin Ranch. These private lands are bisected by historic travel routes like Hugo Road and Purgatory Road. The transition from the river bottom near Flight Acres to the higher elevations of Eagle Mountain illustrates the sharp verticality of the Balcones Escarpment, where the land moves between well-watered valleys and the higher, drier divide toward the Hays and Comal County line.