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Burnet County, Texas

74 topographic sheets and 14 fire insurance atlases across 2 places.

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From the record

6 National Register listings published here.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

Texas within the United States
Burnet County within Texas

What the record shows

  • 2 places in this county were surveyed for fire insurance: Burnet, Marble Falls, between 1885 and 1943.
  • 14 fire insurance atlases survive for the county. Topographic coverage is national; fire insurance survey reached only incorporated places with something worth insuring.
  • 444 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 6 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 3 buildings, 2 districts and 1 structure.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 29 populated places in this county; 27 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Photographs

38 photographs, 2014

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Road through the Texas Hill Country near Burnet
Road through the Texas Hill Country near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Interesting clouds over Inks Lake, an inlet of the Colorado River in Burnet County, Texas
Interesting clouds over Inks Lake, an inlet of the Colorado River in Burnet County, Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
A pretty field of bluebonnets, the Texas State Flower, near Marble Falls in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
A pretty field of bluebonnets, the Texas State Flower, near Marble Falls in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
A portion of the garden and decorative pool at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
A portion of the garden and decorative pool at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
A rich array of wisteria shields a house in Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
A rich array of wisteria shields a house in Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Cactus in a field along Park Road 4S, east of Longhorn State Park in Texas
Cactus in a field along Park Road 4S, east of Longhorn State Park in Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Dragon art piece outside Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Dragon art piece outside Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Part of the grounds at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Part of the grounds at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Blooming cactus in a field in the Texas Hill Country
Blooming cactus in a field in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Secondary building at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Secondary building at Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
The courtyard entrance to Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
The courtyard entrance to Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Kyndal Britt Peevey of Leander, Texas, skips through a field of bluebonnets near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country
Kyndal Britt Peevey of Leander, Texas, skips through a field of bluebonnets near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Cactus in a field along Park Road 4S, east of Longhorn State Park in Texas
Cactus in a field along Park Road 4S, east of Longhorn State Park in Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Scene at Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Manmade structures leading to Longhorn Caverns, now a state park in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
Manmade structures leading to Longhorn Caverns, now a state park in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Road through the Texas Hill Country near Burnet
Road through the Texas Hill Country near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Strawberry field at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Strawberry field at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Roadside scene near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Roadside scene near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country, near Burnet
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Goats, part of the attraction, along with fresh strawberries, at Sweet Berry Farm near Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Kyndal Britt Peevey of Leander, Texas, skips through a field of bluebonnets near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country
Kyndal Britt Peevey of Leander, Texas, skips through a field of bluebonnets near Inks Lake in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Small stained-glass window inside Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Small stained-glass window inside Falkenstein Castle, built from scratch as a residence by Kim and Terry Young in the hills below Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
[Field full of cactus near Burnet in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Manmade structures leading to Longhorn Caverns, now a state park in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
Manmade structures leading to Longhorn Caverns, now a state park in Burnet County in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress
Blooming cactus in a field in the Texas Hill Country
Blooming cactus in a field in the Texas Hill Country
Highsmith, Carol M, 2014. Library of Congress

Places on the National Register

6

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District-Fairland to Llanodistrict199797001161
Briggs State Bankbuilding200000000885
Burnet County Courthousebuilding200000001384
Park Road 4 Historic Districtdistrict201110001221
Roper Hotelbuilding198080004083
State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado Riverstructure199696001116

The county from the air

45 shown

Flown by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1937 and 1989, the Aerial Photo Single Frames collection is the definitive mid-century view of the land: fields, roads and rivers as the camera saw them. The Survey holds 1,712 frames inside the rectangle that bounds this county; the 45 frames below were taken over the county itself, chosen across the decades of flights (at most four a year from that rectangle), so one flight cannot crowd out the rest. The full set is free to browse and download at EarthExplorer under the dataset Aerial Photo Single Frames.

U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-25, scale 1:69000
1953-01-25, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-01-25, scale 1:69000
1953-01-25, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-04-19, scale 1:69000
1953-04-19, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-04-19, scale 1:69000
1953-04-19, scale 1:69000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-02-09, scale 1:17200
1962-02-09, scale 1:17200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-02-10, scale 1:17200
1962-02-10, scale 1:17200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-02-10, scale 1:17200
1962-02-10, scale 1:17200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-02-10, scale 1:17200
1962-02-10, scale 1:17200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-03, scale 1:17700
1963-02-03, scale 1:17700. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-03, scale 1:17700
1963-02-03, scale 1:17700. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-03, scale 1:17700
1963-02-03, scale 1:17700. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1963-02-03, scale 1:17700
1963-02-03, scale 1:17700. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-01-26, scale 1:29600
1966-01-26, scale 1:29600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-01-26, scale 1:29600
1966-01-26, scale 1:29600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-01-26, scale 1:29600
1966-01-26, scale 1:29600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1966-01-26, scale 1:29600
1966-01-26, scale 1:29600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1970-03-13, scale 1:111400
1970-03-13, scale 1:111400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1970-03-13, scale 1:109213
1970-03-13, scale 1:109213. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1970-03-13, scale 1:109600
1970-03-13, scale 1:109600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1970-03-13, scale 1:113090
1970-03-13, scale 1:113090. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1971-01-21, scale 1:121178
1971-01-21, scale 1:121178. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1971-01-21, scale 1:121373
1971-01-21, scale 1:121373. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1971-01-21, scale 1:120544
1971-01-21, scale 1:120544. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1971-01-21, scale 1:120544
1971-01-21, scale 1:120544. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-11-16, scale 1:50984
1973-11-16, scale 1:50984. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-11-16, scale 1:50984
1973-11-16, scale 1:50984. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-11-16, scale 1:50984
1973-11-16, scale 1:50984. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-11-16, scale 1:50984
1973-11-16, scale 1:50984. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1976-12-01, scale 1:80000
1976-12-01, scale 1:80000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1977-12-14, scale 1:80000
1977-12-14, scale 1:80000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1977-12-14, scale 1:80000
1977-12-14, scale 1:80000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1977-12-14, scale 1:80000
1977-12-14, scale 1:80000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1977-12-14, scale 1:80000
1977-12-14, scale 1:80000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1982-02-28, scale 1:65000
1982-02-28, scale 1:65000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1982-02-28, scale 1:65000
1982-02-28, scale 1:65000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1982-02-28, scale 1:65500
1982-02-28, scale 1:65500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1982-02-28, scale 1:65500
1982-02-28, scale 1:65500. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1985-04-01, scale 1:29000
1985-04-01, scale 1:29000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1985-04-01, scale 1:29000
1985-04-01, scale 1:29000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1985-04-01, scale 1:29000
1985-04-01, scale 1:29000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1985-04-01, scale 1:29000
1985-04-01, scale 1:29000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1990-01-07, scale 1:25000
1990-01-07, scale 1:25000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1990-01-07, scale 1:25000
1990-01-07, scale 1:25000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1990-01-07, scale 1:25000
1990-01-07, scale 1:25000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1990-01-07, scale 1:25000
1990-01-07, scale 1:25000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.

Weather records

120 stations, 1 gage

The thermometers that kept this county's weather, and the gages that measured the flow of its streams, as the federal records hold them. The extremes below are measured values from those records, not estimates.

The 1950 census, district by district

17 districts

Who lived here in 1950, one enumeration district at a time, as the Census Bureau described each district. Each row opens its official National Archives result, with Population Schedules and ED Maps available there.

  • 27-1Justice Precinct 1: Burnet town: Burnet town - That part Bounded by Town limits; Town limits; Wood; Washington
  • 27-2Burnet town - That part Bounded by Town limits; Washington; Wood; Town limits
  • 27-3Burnet town - That part Bounded by Wood; League; Town limits; Town limits
  • 27-4Burnet town - That part Bounded by Wood; Town limits; Town limits; League
  • 27-5Justice Precinct 1 - That part east of Texas and New Orleans Railroad, outside Burnet town
  • 27-6Justice Precinct 1 - That part west of Texas and New Orleans Railroad and east of U.S. Hwy. 281, outside Burnet town
  • 27-7Justice Precinct 1 - That part west of U.S. Hwy. 281 and north of State Hwy. 29. outside Burnet town
  • 27-8Justice Precinct 1 - That part south of State Hwy. 29 and west of Texas and New Orleans Railroad, outside Burnet town
  • 27-9Justice Precinct 2: Justice Precinct 2 - That part northwest of Mill Creek to intersection with Briggs - Oakalla Rd. and northwest of Briggs - Oakalla Rd. to intersection with State Hwy. 74, northeast of State Hwy. 74 to intersection with South Rocky Creek and north of South Rocky Creek
  • 27-10Justice Precinct 2 - That part southeast of Mill Creek to intersection with Briggs - Oakalla Rd., and southeast of Briggs - Oakalla Rd. to intersection with State Hwy. 74 southwest of State Hwy. 74 to intersection with South Rocky Creek and south of South Rocky Creek
  • 27-11Justice Precinct 3: Bertram, unincorporated (See boundaries shown on aerial photo CJC - 63 - 146)
  • 27-12Justice Precinct 3 - That part north of Texas and New Orleans Railroad, outside Bertram, unincorporated (See boundaries shown on aerial photo CJC - 63 - 146)
  • 27-13Justice Precinct 3 - That part south of Texas and New Orleans Railroad, outside Bertram, unincorporated (See boundaries shown on aerial photo CJC - 63 - 146)
  • 27-14Justice Precinct 4: Marble Falls town: Marble Falls town - That part east of Ave. L.
  • 27-15Marble Falls town - That part west of Ave. L.
  • 27-16Justice Precinct 4 - That part north of Lake Travis and Colorado River, outside Marble Falls town
  • 27-17Justice Precinct 4 - That part south of Colorado River, Lake Travis, outside Marble Falls town

Wildfire, 1998 to 2020

976 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 976 of them, burning about 16,486 acres. 33 started naturally and 33 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning539
Missing data/not specified/undetermined203
Equipment and vehicle use91
Arson/incendiarism33
Natural33
Smoking25
Recreation and ceremony21
Power generation/transmission/distribution19
Railroad operations and maintenance6
Other causes4
Misuse of fire by a minor2

The five largest, by the area the report gives. None of them was recorded as arson.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
28 January 2008Debris and open burning2,106 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceCR 208
29 January 2008Debris and open burning1,480 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceBERTRAM
22 July 2018Missing data/not specified/undetermined800 acresTexas A & M Forest Service18368
24 July 2018Missing data/not specified/undetermined737 acresBalcones Canyon National Wildlife RefugeCR 108
6 August 2015Smoking600 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceBUCHANAN DAM (15-0080)
29 July 2018Missing data/not specified/undetermined557 acresInks Dam National Fish HatcheryPARK ROAD
8 August 2011Equipment and vehicle use470 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceBURNET COUNTY COMPLEX
14 August 2011Equipment and vehicle use430 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceHERBERT FIRE

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1955 to 2025

60 of 502 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 502 reports for this county, causing 8 deaths, 48 injuries and about $202,801,530 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Hail252
Thunderstorm Wind119
Flash Flood91
Tornado34
Flood3
Funnel Cloud3

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
June 2007Flash FloodMarble Falls2 killed, $137,000,000Two lines of thunderstorms, one moving south from the Dallas area and one moving southeast from the Abilene area, intersected and stalled near Marble Falls, producing a sustained heavy rainfall over Burnet County from just before midnight into the early and mid morning hours. General rainfall over the southern half of Burnet County was between 10 and 15 inches with the highest rain totals in the Marble Falls area, where up to 19 inches fell. The hardest hit area was Marble Falls, where more than 315 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. The worst of the damage occurred along Whitman Branch Creek. This included businesses and even a day care facility. Personnel from Texas Military Forces were mobilized and sent into Marble Falls to help with rescues and evacuations. The military personnel, along with swift water rescue and other first responders, completed 32 high water rescues and evacuated hundreds of residents. Shelters were set up at the Marble Falls Middle School. At least eight bridges in Burnet County were destroyed with some amount of damage to nearly every road and structure in the southern half of the county. Most roads remained closed all day, but a few were re-opened in the late afternoon. Cars and vans were strewn all up and down US281 in the Marble Falls area. Nearly all parks and lakes were closed. Businesses in Marble Falls were also closed. Drinking water in Marble Falls was contaminated by the flood and over 1000 residents were without water for at least a week. Total estimates of the damages were placed at $130,000,000. One swift water rescue team member was forced to save himself when his vehicle was washed off SH71 near Double Horn Creek. He was able to get to dry land after a prolonged struggle. A couple in Marble Falls awoke to find their home flooded and with the water rising rapidly. They scrambled to the highest point in the one-story house as the water continued to rise. Finally, they had to use a shotgun to blast holes in the ceiling so they could break through to climb up on the roof. They waited with their two dogs on the roof in the dark for 2 hours, then were able to climb down and take shelter in a barn as the water receded slightly. They waited for an additional 12 hours until they were finally rescued by boat. Two young men were attempting to drive from a home in Marble Falls to Leander via FM 1431 sometime in the early morning hours of June 27 when their jeep was swept into high water east of Marble Falls. The vehicle was located a few days later in a creek about 10 miles east of Marble Falls. The body of one of the young men was recovered several days later but the remains of the other young man have not been found.
July 2025Flash FloodBurnet2 killed, $6,000,000Slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rain for several hours to Burnet on the morning of July 5. Burnet Municipal Airport reported 8.67 inches of rain. An LCRA gauge in Burnet reported 11.67 inches. The torrential rainfall caused the rapid rise of Hamilton Creek. Additional inundation also occurred along Daugherty Branch and Haynie Branch in Burnet. Homes, businesses, and other buildings along Hamilton Creek experienced up to 7 ft of inundation. Oak St. in the northwestern part of the city was especially hard hit by the swollen Hamilton Creek. Around a dozen homes along the road were damaged, primarily near 7th and 8th Street. One house was torn off its foundation and was carried by floodwaters onto the opposite side of the street. Several businesses were flooded along South Water St. A 57 year old man was swept by floodwaters while commuting through Burnet along US 281. His body was recovered about a quarter mile away from his vehicle along Hamilton Creek. Most of the units at the Hamilton Creek Manor housing complex were impacted by floodwaters. Fields at YMCA of the Highland Lakes on the south side of Burnet were damaged by flooding with fences washed out and dugouts damaged. Pafford Place Assisted Living was heavily damaged. An 85 year old man at the facility drowned in the flooding. Seven others were successfully evacuated from Pafford Place. Parts of Burnet Municipal Airport experienced 5 to 7 ft of inundation, resulting in damage to PAPI lighting and the runway. Several homes were inundated along Delaware Creek to the west and southwest of Burnet with washouts on roads. Across the county first responders rescued at least 63 people. The county Emergency Manager estimated more than 400 homes were affected and the damages were at least $6 million.
July 2025Flash FloodSmithwick1 killedSlow-moving thunderstorms produced 8-10 inches of rain over the headwaters of Cow Creek. Washouts occurred along CR 328/Cow Creek Rd. both along and over Cow Creek at multiple locations. A 66-year-old firefighter and his emergency vehicle were swept away while responding to flooding along Cow Creek near FM 1174. His vehicle was found 2 miles downstream mangled and entrenched within flood debris and sediment, but his body had not been recovered as of the time of this writing.
July 2025Flash FloodSudduth1 killedSlow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rain for several hours to Burnet on the morning of July 5. Burnet Municipal Airport reported 8.67 inches of rain. An LCRA gauge in Burnet reported 11.67 inches. The torrential rainfall caused the rapid rise of Hamilton Creek. A 22 year old man commuting through Burnet was swept off the road at Park Road 4 and US 281 into Honey Creek, a tributary of Hamilton Creek. His body was recovered 8 miles downstream.
July 2025Flash FloodMarble Falls1 killedHeavy rain from slow-moving thunderstorms fell into the Hamilton Creek watershed contributing to a rapid rise of the creek that moved downstream near Marble Falls into the Colorado River. While only 1 to 2 inches of rain fell over Marble Falls, a swath of over 10 inches of rain occurred within the watershed upstream. An LCRA stream gauge on Hamilton Creek near Marble Falls measured a rise of 18.65 ft in about 90 minutes with 49,970 cfs before the gauge stopped reporting data. Widespread inundation and downing of trees occurred along the Hamilton Creek, with the extent of inundation at times nearly 1/3 mile across near FM 1431. The CR 341 crossing along Hamilton Creek was completely washed out on both approaches, leaving only a significantly damaged central concrete segment. The south approach to the CR 340/Mormon Hill Rd crossing was scoured out by floodwaters. Several homes were flooded along Hamilton Creek Rd. farther downstream of the CR 341 crossing. The Cedar Stays RV Park, located along the creek near FM 1431, saw major impacts. About 50 RVs were parked there overnight. All RVs were impacted by flooding and most were total losses. RVs closest to the creek experienced nearly 10 ft of inundation. RVs and other vehicles were swept into trees and the surrounding vegetation. Residents awoke to water entering their vehicles and climbed atop their RVs and the roof of the RV park office to avoid floodwaters and be rescued. Helicopters and boats were dispatched to aid water rescues. A 79-year-old male resident of the park died in the flooding. Hamilton Creek floodwaters overtopped the FM 1431 bridge, damaging the guardrail and washing out part of the crossing.
October 2009Flash FloodBurnet Craddock Arpt1 killedA woman was killed while trying to cross a low water crossing. Karen Eichelberger, age 47, was driving home after working in Austin this Wednesday night. She tried to cross the flooded low water crossing on Deer Springs Drive in her neighborhood when her 1994 Jeep was apparently forced off the road and into the creek. Her body was found one half mile downstream from where the Jeep was located.
March 1973Tornado (F3)not stated40 hurtno account filed
June 2009Thunderstorm WindBurnet Craddock Arpt5 hurt, $5,000,000A peak wind of 58 kts was measured by the Burnet Airport ASOS. A NWS storm damage survey found several planes broken loose from their ties at the airport and either flipped over or skidded along the tarmac several hundred yards. Across the street from the airport one camper trailer was destroyed and several others were damaged. Several people sustained minor injuries. Across the rest of the town of Burnet, several trees were uprooted, large limbs were blown down, and a few businesses had roof damage. Across portions of the city, winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
May 1994Tornado (F3)Marble Falls1 hurt, $5,000,000The storm approached the city from the west-southwest. There were unconfirmed reports of funnels in the Horseshoe Bay area, four miles southwest of Marble Falls, before the storm arrived. Spotty damage was reported to roofs in the Horseshoe Bay area. The tornado first struck the west side of the city, crossing a heavy commercialized and residential area. Roofs were severely damaged at this time with several structures sustaining F1 and F2 damage. Several boats at a dealership were tossed on top of each other. Two-by-four's were embedded into the side of a church preschool care center, penetrating an inside classroom wall by four to five feet. Fortunately, all children had been moved into hallways just before the tornado arrived. Numerous commerical signs were down with widespread roof damage. This damage became even more extensive as the tornado moved across the northern part of the city. Marble Falls primary school also sustained damage, but students had been evacuated to the main school. Trees were uprooted on the school grounds and damage was reported to outbuildings. Metal I-beams were bent at a nearby metal building, indicating F2 to F3 damage. Three nearby semi-tractor trailer delivery trucks and a bread delivery truck were overturned. Two of these trucks were reported to have been lifted "two to three feet off of the ground" as they were overturned. At a nearby Wal-Mart department store 100 to 200 employees had taken shelter, having practiced their severe weather drill the day before. The store was hit and severely damaged, with the employees sustaining only a few minor injuries. Additional roof damage was reported at Marble Falls High School. Students had just executed a tornado drill as the storm struck. There was extensive peeling of metal from the auditorium and gymnasium roofs. In summary, over 440 homes sustained damage, with one house and 17 mobile homes destroyed and major damage to 36 homes. Eighteen businesses reported major damage with 47 others reporting minor damage. In addition, two bridges were damaged, along with severe damage to schools. In all, 512 structures sustained damage.
September 1967Tornado (F1)not stated1 hurt, $250,000no account filed
May 2025Tornado (EF1)Oakalla1 hurt, $100,000A National Weather Service survey team, with additional help from spotter video footage, concluded a tornado occurred in far northeast Burnet County. The|tornado formed just west of CR 223, about 1/10 of a mile from the Burnet/Lampasas County line. The tornado continued south along CR 223 and the Lampasas River for a short distance, then turned to the southwest crossing Panther Creek Rd. Shortly after|it turned southeast following along and just east of CR 223. The tornado is estimated to have dissipated just east of Taylor Ln. Along the tornado path significant damage was observed, including trunks of trees snapped and damage to homes and outbuildings. Based on damage the peak wind of the tornado was estimated to be 110 mph (EF-1) around Panther Creek Rd. to the 4000-5000 block of CR 223. A home along Panther Creek Rd. had the garage destroyed and a significant portion of the roof removed. A multipurpose garage/outbuilding on top of a hill had the west side of its cinder block walls collapse inward along with a metal framed roof collapsed down. At least six structures along the path of the tornado were significantly damaged. In each of these cases high winds impacted these building at their weakest points, contributing to the degree of damage. There is evidence the tornado, at times, had an erratic forward motion based on radar data and ground survey. One minor injury was reported to the driver of a delivery truck that was flipped on its side.
October 2018FloodMarble Falls Arpt$30,000,000Heavy rain mainly west of Burnet County and lakes LBJ and Marble Falls, caused rapid rises on the Colorado River. Several hundred thousand CFS of flood water entered Lake LBJ near Kingsland (where the Llano River enters the lake), with flood waters flowing down the Colorado River into Lake Marble Falls. Lake LBJ and Marble Falls rose rapidly, flooding homes and some businesses. While the lake only rose a few feet at Wirtz Dam, farther upstream on Lake LBJ near Kingsland, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, and Cottonwood shores, rapid rises on the Lake caused many homes to flood. Lake LBJ started to rise in the predawn hours and continued high through the day. Downstream of Wirtz dam is Lake Marble Falls which saw a 15 feet rise in less than 12 hours. Evacuation notices were sent out near the Lake on the morning of Oct 16. For the above mentioned communities, estimates of damage include 17 homes destroyed, 168 with Major damage, 64 homes with Minor Damage, and 31 homes that were affected. As of this writing, early and ongoing flood insurance payouts totaled over 11 million dollars so far along with roughly 7 million spend on debris removal and 2 million dollars worth of damage to the Marble Falls water treatment plant. Additional flood repairs to homes should easily surpass an additional 10-15 million dollars when you total the several hundred homes impacted. It is estimated that total losses in Burnet County and Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls could surpass 30 million dollars.
April 2024HailMarble Falls$10,000,000A thunderstorm produced baseball size hail in Marble Falls.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindBertram$5,000,000Widespread damage occurred in the town of Bertram as a large thunderstorm moved east through the town. Numerous large mature trees were uprooted in town as well as several buildings sustained roof damage. The damage survey estimates winds of 70 to 80 mph hit the town.
June 1997Flash FloodCountywide$1,000,000no account filed
March 1999HailMarble Falls$700,000no account filed
May 1976Tornado (F1)not stated$250,000no account filed
May 1976Tornado (F1)not stated$250,000no account filed
May 1976Tornado (F1)not stated$250,000no account filed
June 2014Tornado (EF2)Lake Victor$200,000A thunderstorm produced a tornado that caused EF2 damage near Shady Grove. The tornado initially touched down north of FM 963 near Bar D Trail. It damaged a wind mill, a metal barn, and uprooted numerous trees. A single family house lost numerous Spanish style tile shingles from its roof. This damage was rated EF1. The tornado then moved to the southwest where there was EF2 damage to a house to the east of FM 1174 about 0.5 miles south of the intersection with FM 963. This house was moved off of its foundation about 100 yards to the south-southwest. Five people in the house sheltered in the bathroom and had only minor cuts and scrapes. The tornado then caused tree damage on the west side of FM 1174 before lifting. Maximum winds were estimated at 125 mph.
September 2006Thunderstorm WindMarble Falls$200,000Severe thunderstorms struck the area between Marble Falls and Spicewood, knocking over trees, phone lines, and power lines. The winds, estimated near 65 knots, also damaged roofs in both Marble Falls and in Spicewood.
October 2001Thunderstorm WindBurnet$150,000Severe thunderstorm winds blew the roofs off homes around Burnet.
March 2021Thunderstorm WindBertram$100,000A National Weather Service damage survey of the Bertram area found wind damage was caused by strong microburst winds. In particular, building damage in Bertram occurred along Hwy 29 between FM 243 and North East St. There was roof damage at several businesses as well as roof and wall failures of 2 buildings near the Highway 29|and North Grange St. intersection. Debris was blown generally west to east with |estimated winds at 75 mph. The damage was highly concentrated in this area of Bertram with no direct evidence of a tornado. Flying debris caused additional damage including broken windows at the Bertram library. As the severe thunderstorm moved|east along Highway 29, additional roof damage was observed near Reed Circle.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindBurnet$100,000Roofs were torn off homes by severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 50 to 60 knots.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindBurnet$100,000Trees were split and knocked over into homes by severe thunderstorm winds. An aircraft was flipped onto its top at the Burnet airport by the winds.
March 2000Thunderstorm WindBurnet$100,000Severe thunderstorm winds destroyed several roofs and collapsed a metal building in Burnet.
November 2000Tornado (F0)Burnet$80,000A small and short-lived tornado was observed by the public as it touched down near Burnet. It damaged two homes and some barns and around a dozen trees before lifting and dissipating.
July 2000Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$80,000no account filed
October 2006Thunderstorm WindBurnet$50,000Thunderstorms produced a wind gust measured at 54 knots as they struck the Burnet Municipal Airport. Moving northeastward near 25 mph, they produced winds estimated as high as 60 knots, blowing down trees and power lines in the city of Burnet, and tearing the roof off a barn. Sporadic wind damage persisted as the storms continued to knock over trees and power lines between Burnet and Briggs.
April 1997Thunderstorm WindGranite Mtn$50,000Roof damage reported to several locations due to severe winds.
September 1993Thunderstorm WindGranite Shoals$50,000The Marble Falls Police Department reported power lines down near Granite Shoals.
November 2001Flash FloodCountywide$50,000no account filed
April 1998Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$40,000no account filed
September 2002Flash FloodCountywide$30,000General 2 inch rainfall with isolated totals to 5 inches. Damage was reported again on Sept. 8 to area roads and bridges.
June 1997Flash FloodCountywide$30,000no account filed
June 2021Thunderstorm WindMarble Falls$25,000There was widespread wind damage to mainly trees reported in southern Burnet County. An NWS damage survey concluded that a large swath of severe thunderstorm microburst winds moved south to southwest across the area from Lake Marble Falls to across East FM 2147 at around 9:50 PM CST. Roof damage to a barn was also reported. Large oak trees were blown down as well as other large limbs broken off numerous trees. Radar was showing winds in excess of 70 mph in that area, and based on the damage seen at ground level it appears that surface winds estimated at 75 mph likely occurred. Its plausible that a small tornado could have occurred in this area amongst the large microburst wind area, but a definite tornado path could not be found.
September 1992Tornado (F1)not stated$25,000no account filed
May 1969Tornado (F3)not stated$25,000no account filed
September 2011Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$20,000A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph which blew the roof off a barn near County Road 215 outside of Burnet.
September 2002Flash FloodCountywide$20,000General 2 inch rainfall with isolated totals to 4 inches. Minor damage to roads and bridges.
May 2000Thunderstorm WindMarble Falls$20,000Severe thunderstorm winds knocked over trees.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindBurnet$20,000Trees were uprooted and roofs were damaged between Burnet and Bertram.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindBurnet$20,000Tree and roof damage was indicated.
April 2001Flash FloodEast Portion$20,000no account filed
May 1999Thunderstorm WindGranite Mtn$20,000no account filed
February 1998Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$20,000no account filed
February 1998Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$20,000no account filed
December 1997Flash FloodCountywide$20,000no account filed
November 1996Thunderstorm WindMarble Falls$20,000no account filed
April 1998Thunderstorm WindBuchanan Lake$15,000no account filed
March 1998Flash FloodCountywide$15,000no account filed
August 2024Thunderstorm WindLake Victor$10,000A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew a travel trailer into a house north of Bertram.
October 2022Thunderstorm WindFariland$10,000A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that broke some three inch diameter tree limbs near Granite Shoals.
April 2020Tornado (EF1)Marble Falls Arpt$10,000A small tornado touched down near Round Mountain in northern Blanco County. It first appeared to touch down near RR 962 then moved northeast by Coyote Trail before impacting two RV parks on Hwy 281 and Hof Brau. Estimates from Blanco County Emergency Management show that a total of approximately 60 residences were impacted with at least 11 being completely destroyed and eight more sustaining major damage. There were two minor injuries. The tornado continued moving northeast and crossed the Blanco/Burnet County line near Creek Ln. and then dissipated in southern Burnet County near CR 401 S. The damage and injuries occurred in Blanco County.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindBertram$10,000A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that damaged some barns near Bertram.
June 2017Thunderstorm WindGranite Mtn$10,000A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 75 mph that blew down some trees with trunks from 12-14 inches diameter along 2nd St. between Industrial Blvd. and Ave. N. in Marble Falls.
October 2009HailBurnet Craddock Arpt$10,000Burnet law enforcement reported pea to golfball size hail, along with some trees down across the city.
May 2008Tornado (EF0)Burnet$10,000Storm survey revealed a small tornado crossed a wooded area and partially struck a mobile home on Overlook Trail. There was light damage to a parked vehicle in front of the home. A small porch was damaged and lumber was thrown into the front window. A large two by four was found stuck into a pop up travel camper next to the mobile home. Numerous trees were damaged.
June 2002Flash FloodSouth Portion$10,000General 1 to 2 inch rainfall totals with isolated amounts of up to 4 inches.
June 1995Tornado (F1)Burnet$10,000Small tornado touched down briefly, causing minor building damage.

Mines and quarries

72 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 72 workings inside this county. 35 still produce and 37 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Stone, Crushed/Broken24
Graphite6
Stone, Dimension5
REE4
Lead4
Feldspar3
Copper3
Fluorine-Fluorite3
Vermiculite2
Sand and Gravel, Construction2
Granite2
Dolomite1
Limestone, High Calcium1
Zinc, Fluorine-Fluorite, Silver, Gold, Molybdenum1

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Bailey ProspectCopper, Silver, Gold, Fluorine-FluoriteOccurrence
Calcium Carbonate Company PitCalciumProspect
Dow QuarryDolomiteProducerSedimentary
Frank Thomas FarmZinc, Silver, Molybdenum, Gold, Iron, LeadOccurrence
Granite MountainBromineProducer
Iron ProspectIronOccurrenceMagnetite
Limestone QuarryLimestone, GeneralProducerLimestone
Limestone QuarryLimestone, General, Stone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Michel MineLimestone, High CalciumProducerLimestone
Milwhite QuarrySilicaPast ProducerTripoli
Pavitte ProspectCopper, Silver, GoldOccurrence
Phosphate OccurrencePhosphorus-PhosphatesOccurrence
Silver Creek MineLead, ZincPast Producer1890
Spring Creek ProspectZinc, Fluorine-Fluorite, Silver, Gold, MolybdenumOccurrenceFluorite, Galena, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Sphalerite
White Eagle ProspectCopper, Silver, Fluorine-FluoritePast ProducerVein
Capitol Marble and Granite Tx PinkGraniteProducer
Collier Bros Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
FriedsomVermiculiteUnknown
Reed ProspectVermiculiteOccurrenceResidual
Road Material PitsSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Texas Granite Corp Pearl Gray QyGraniteProducer
Clear CreekFeldsparUnknown
Clear Creek ProspectFeldspar, REEOccurrenceFeldspar
Disintegrated FeldsparFeldsparUnknown
Fluorite ProspectFluorine-FluoriteOccurrenceFluorite
Fluorite ProspectFluorine-FluoriteOccurrenceFluorite
GibbsFluorine-FluoritePast Producer
Sheridan ProspectCopperOccurrence
Sheridan ProspectCopperOccurrence
White EagleCopperUnknown
Beaver Creek LocationLeadOccurrence
Beaver Creek ProspectLeadOccurrence1890
Dorbant ProspectREEOccurrence
DorbrantREEUnknown
Rare-Earth MineREEPast ProducerGadolinite
Silver Creek MineLeadOccurrence
Slaughter Gap AreaLeadOccurrence
Colaska QuarryStone, DimensionProducerGranite
Pearl Gray QuarryStone, DimensionProducerGranite
Sunset Beige QuarryStone, DimensionProducerGranite
Sunset Red QuarryStone, DimensionProducerGranite
Texas Pink QuarryStone, DimensionProducerGranite
DeboGraphiteUnknown
GarretGraphiteUnknown
Graphite ProspectGraphiteOccurrenceGraphite
Southwestern Graphite MineGraphitePast ProducerGraphite
Southwestern Graphite MineGraphitePast Producer1913
WatsonGraphiteUnknown
Bilbrough Marble Botticino QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Bilbrough Marble Dark Cedar QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Bilbrough Marble Florence Creme QyStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Bilbrough Marble Longhorn Cream QyStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Bilbrough Marble Natural Red QyStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Botticino QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerLimestone
Burnett PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Burnett PlantStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Cactus Canyon Quarries PlantStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Calcium Carbonate Company PlantStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Delta MaterialsStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Dolostone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Dow Quarry & PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Granite QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast ProducerGranite
Hog Mountain QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerGranite
Pure Stone Limestone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Pure Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Road Material PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerCaliche
Road Material PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerCaliche
Road Material PitStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerCaliche
Stone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducerSedimentary
Sunset Beige QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Sunset Red QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Texas Construction Limestone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer

Every populated place in the county

29

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on. The 2 places that were also surveyed for fire insurance come first, with the number of atlases and photographs held for them.

Recorded here

Burnet, Texas

15 topographic sheets and 8 fire insurance atlases, 1885 to 1943

Marble Falls, Texas

19 topographic sheets and 6 fire insurance atlases, 1894 to 1935

Everything this county holds

The complete index, with nothing left out. Each of these is a separate record with its own page: a federal survey report, or the case file that argued a property on to the National Register. Both are public domain and reproduced word for word.

Surveyed structures

1 structure

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.