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2016 Map of Bangs East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bangs East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Brownwood and its western outskirts are defined by an extensive network of water management and rural infrastructure. The landscape is characterized by numerous small reservoirs, including Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir, which highlight the region's historical efforts to manage drainage across the Texas plains. The Brownwood Water Supply Canal winds toward the city center, while Clear Cr and its tributaries, such as W Fork Clear Cr, dominate the western drainage patterns.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks like the Clear Creek Cem and Cedar Point Cem, providing specific points of interest for family research. The settlement of Bangs sits on the western edge, while prominent elevations like Round Mtn and Krueger Hill provide topographic variety to the area. This survey documents the intersection of rural agriculture and growing residential pockets like Bluff View during the mid-2010s.