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2012 Map of Bald Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The rolling landscape of Taylor County in 2012 is defined by a network of drainage systems including Elm Cr and Buffalo Cr, which cut through a terrain marked by distinctive mesas and peaks. Natural landmarks such as Moro Mtn, Table Mtn, and the titular Bald Knob punctuate the horizon, while the Table Gap provides a notable break in the elevated terrain. These features, combined with the presence of Billups Lake, suggest a pastoral environment intertwined with local resource extraction.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Atwood Oil Field in the northern portion of the map, while local history is preserved at the Dewey Cem and Counts Cem. The area is connected by a dense web of county and private roads, such as Prairie 1811 and FM-382, reflecting a dispersed rural settlement pattern common in this part of Texas. These roads follow the contours of the land, crossing seasonal waterways like Long Br and Buck Cr.