Mount Bonnell (Covert Park) 'highest point' legend

Mount Bonnell, in Covert Park, is a popular scenic overlook above the Colorado River that has been a tourist attraction since the 19th century. For decades it was promoted in guidebooks and postcards as the highest point in Austin; this claim became a persistent local legend. The summit rises to roughly 775 feet above sea level, but more recent measurements show higher elevations within the modern city limits, so the 'highest point' claim is debated and often described as a historical misconception.