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2022 Map of Baker Spring

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Baker Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The San Saba River defines the lower corridor of this landscape, carving a winding path through the central and southern reaches of the quadrangle. This riverine environment is punctuated by numerous significant water sources, including Baker Spring, Hart Springs, and Turkey Roost Springs, which historically dictated the pattern of local settlement and livestock grazing in this part of Texas. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, such as the Feazle Cem and Baker Family Cem, suggests a long-standing genealogical footprint tied to specific landholdings.

Transportation is dominated by a network of county roads and local connectors like S Cotton Belt Rd and Ranch Rd 2732. Cultural and topographic landmarks are often named for early inhabitants, seen in features like the Maxwell Cem near the river and Sloan Cem further downstream. The terrain transitions from the river valley into significant drainage features such as Cedar Hollow and T F Hollow, illustrating the drainage patterns that feed into Turkey Roost Cr and the main river channel.