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2012 Map of Art

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Art
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Llano River meanders through this portion of Mason County, defining the local landscape near the small community of Hedwigs Hill. This survey captures a network of rural ranch roads and family-named landmarks that speak to the area's deep-rooted agricultural history. Several historical burial sites are preserved across the terrain, including Martin Cem, Lower Willow Cem, and Kothmann Cem, each serving as a marker for the families who settled this rugged stretch of Texas.

To the north, the settlement of Art is flanked by its own historical indicators, including the W Art Cem and E Art Cem. Significant infrastructure such as the State Highway 9 Bridge facilitates crossings over the river, while natural features like Mulberry Spring and tributaries like Pluenneke Cr and Beaver Cr illustrate the vital water sources for local livestock operations. The prevalence of named ranch roads, such as Hitzfelder Rd and Brandenberger Rd, emphasizes the enduring influence of the region's early settlers.