{"product_id":"old-map-of-marble-falls-texas-by-usgs-1925-burnet-colorado-river-granite-mountain","title":"Old Map of Marble Falls, Texas by USGS, 1925 – Burnet, Colorado River \u0026 Granite Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1925 from survey data gathered that same year, the US Geological Survey’s “Burnet 3-d” presents Marble Falls and its surrounding Texas Hill Country with the exacting authority of early twentieth-century federal cartography. Marked as an “advance” sheet, it suggests a work intended to place fresh geographic intelligence into use quickly, emphasizing the practical value of its terrain detail. The map belongs to a period when the USGS was refining the systematic depiction of American landscapes, translating field observation, aerial photography, and earlier surveys into a disciplined topographic language. Its 20-foot contour interval gives the sheet a finely grained sense of elevation, revealing not merely where roads, creeks, and settlements lay, but how the land itself rose and folded around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map was produced by W. L. Miller and Lee Marsden, whose work drew upon aerial photographs as well as previous survey records—an especially modern combination for 1925. Aviation was transforming mapmaking, allowing surveyors to reconcile ground measurements with a broader overhead perspective, and this sheet reflects that transition from purely terrestrial observation to increasingly photographic cartography. The result is a measured, data-rich portrait of the Marble Falls region, rendered with the restrained elegance characteristic of USGS topographic sheets. Rather than embellishment, its beauty lies in precision: contour lines, drainage patterns, place names, and transportation traces form a visual grammar of the landscape. In such maps, scientific accuracy becomes its own aesthetic, revealing terrain as both information and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the map’s story is Marble Falls, set along the Colorado River in Burnet County, an area shaped by water, stone, and settlement. The river corridor anchors the geography, while nearby Cypress Creek, Campbell Creek, Honey Creek, Heards Creek, and Little River articulate the surrounding drainage network. Granite Mountain, one of the region’s most celebrated geological landmarks, appears within this broader landscape of rugged uplands and eroded stream valleys. Smaller communities and localities—Oakalla, Dodson, Dyer, Warren, Big Sandy, Bullhead, Whip-Poor-Will, and Quarry—evoke a more dispersed rural world of farms, crossings, mineral workings, and local roads. Together, these names preserve a textured human geography that is as valuable as the physical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topographic character of “Burnet 3-d” is especially compelling, with its 20-foot contours describing the hilly, undulating relief that defines this part of central Texas. The close spacing of contour lines around slopes and creek cuts gives the viewer an immediate sense of broken ground, while gentler intervals suggest more open terraces and upland surfaces. Springs such as Flatrock Spring point to the hydrological subtleties of the region, where groundwater, limestone, granite, and seasonal drainage shaped movement and settlement. This is not a flat administrative map, but a landscape read through elevation: ridges, hollows, streambeds, and river margins all emerge through linework. Its disciplined contours offer a remarkably tactile impression of terrain without departing from scientific restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen today, the map offers a valuable pre-transformation view of the Marble Falls area before later twentieth-century changes altered the Colorado River corridor. The creation of Wirtz Dam and Lake Marble Falls would eventually redefine the local waterscape, making this 1925 survey an important record of the riverine geography that preceded impoundment and lakeside development. It also provides a benchmark for studying changes in land use, settlement, road networks, erosion, quarrying, and urban expansion over nearly a century. Marble Falls and Burnet County have since become associated with recreation, reservoirs, and Hill Country growth, but this sheet preserves an earlier moment: a working landscape of creeks, hills, rural communities, and geological prominence captured with the clarity of USGS survey craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranite Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Marble Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCypress Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorado River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatrock Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOakalla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDodson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhip-Poor-Will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Sandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampbell Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWirtz Dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeards Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by the US Geological Survey (USGS) in 1925, using survey data collected the same year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by W. L. Miller and Lee Marsden, based on aerial photographs and earlier surveys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on Marble Falls, Texas, and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked as an “advance” map, indicating early or specialized geographic information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses contour lines to show elevation changes, with a contour interval of 20 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts hilly or undulating terrain through detailed topographic contouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a historical snapshot of the region’s 1925 topography, useful for comparing changes in land use, development, and erosion over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003erare old and vintage maps\u003c\/a\u003e to discover another place, period or style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879023673735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879023706503,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879023739271,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879023772039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879023804807,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879023837575,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879023870343,"sku":null,"price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879023903111,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20in (40x50cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879023935879,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879023968647,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024001415,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24in (45x60cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024034183,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024066951,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024099719,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x28in (50x70cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024132487,"sku":null,"price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024165255,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024198023,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (420x594mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024230791,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024263559,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024296327,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30in (60x75cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024329095,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024361863,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024394631,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (594x841mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024427399,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024460167,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024492935,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x40in (70x100cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024525703,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024558471,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024591239,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x40in (80x100cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024624007,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024656775,"sku":null,"price":226.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024689543,"sku":null,"price":1046.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 (841x1189mm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024722311,"sku":null,"price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024755079,"sku":null,"price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024787847,"sku":null,"price":1272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50in (100x127cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024820615,"sku":null,"price":1197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024853383,"sku":null,"price":417.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024886151,"sku":null,"price":1915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48x60in (120x150cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879024918919,"sku":null,"price":1778.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Map","offer_id":67879024951687,"sku":null,"price":773.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":67879024984455,"sku":null,"price":2701.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56x70in (142x178cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":67879025017223,"sku":null,"price":2564.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_72998149-c718-4db5-bfa9-f993a819cd91.jpg?v=1793657228","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/de\/products\/old-map-of-marble-falls-texas-by-usgs-1925-burnet-colorado-river-granite-mountain","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}