1958 Map of Youngsport

About this map

The Lampasas River meanders through the heart of this Central Texas landscape, defining the topography of the Youngsport area during the late 1950s. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as Horse Thief Mountain, Paisano Peak, and Cedar Knob, which overlook the fertile bottomlands of Stillman Valley. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the era, noting small social hubs like Cedar Knob Ch and Cedar Valley Ch, alongside the sprawling Solana Ranch. The water network is particularly detailed, featuring numerous water sources essential for ranching and settlement, including Buttermilk Creek, Underwood Spring, and Abbott Spring. Positioned along the border of Bell and Williamson counties, the map documents a transition from the limestone heights to the creek-fed valleys before major 20th-century developments altered the region's character.