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1968 Map of Yates

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Yates
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Llano River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a prominent path toward the Blue Mountains in the southeast. Located in the Texas Hill Country during the late 1960s, the small community of Yates serves as a central point for the surrounding ranchlands and river valleys. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems including Salty Creek, Cedar Creek, and Sycamore Creek, which feed into the primary river channel.

Evidence of local history and settlement is found in landmarks such as Ivy Chapel and the Red Creek Cem to the north. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the river suggests the importance of local material extraction for the region's infrastructure. These features, along with the deep relief of Edwards Draw, illustrate the intersection of a river-dependent economy and the challenging terrain of Kimble County.