1959 Map of Wolf Ridge

About this map

The Colorado River and San Saba River converge in this central Texas landscape, where the borders of San Saba, Mills, and Lampasas counties meet. The terrain is defined by the prominent elevation of Wolf Ridge and a series of deep drainages such as Molasses Hollow, Cedar Hollow, and Turkey Valley. Local travel in the late 1950s relied on several traditional river transits, including Red Bluff Crossing and Hicks Crossing, while the Santa Fe railroad line cuts across the northern reaches of the map. Evidence of early settlement and community life is anchored by Colony Ch and the Harris Cem. A unique landmark, the Historical Monument (Samson and Billy Cole), stands near the riverbanks, preserving local memory alongside more industrial features like a Clay Pit and Quarry.