Friday, June 01, 2007

Maps and directions

Asher brought up a good point when he mentioned maps and directions. SO, here goes. The major roads that go through Llano are Hwy 16, Hwy 29 and Hwy 71. If you are familiar with Austin you know about Hwy 71. Hwy 29 crosses Hwy 35 north of Austin through Georgetown. Hwy 16 runs down to I10 through Fredericksburg and Kerrville.

From Llano's crossroads, 16 and 29/71 take 29/71 west. Three miles out of town, 29 and 71 part ways. You need to take 71 northwest (the sign says Valley Spring & Brady). Eight miles from the split is CR 408 (just before getting into Valley Spring). Turn right.

The road goes around the side of the house at the intersection in an L shape (not visible on the map). Follow the road as it winds through some pretty cattle country, across dips, round curves, and across 2 cattle guards (which, for you city folk, are a series of metal bars in the road to keep the cows from getting out).

After the second cattle guard, there is a red dirt road to the right. Don't take it, take the next one - Valley Ranch Cir. (Yes, it's marked). From the house on the corner, go two down - you'll see the windmill, it's the only big one on our road. Pull through the gate and park in the gravel parking area or someplace north of the house. It's about 7 miles from the turn-off to our gate.


Here are some maps that might help: