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2013 Map of Bangs West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bangs West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The western outskirts of Bangs and the surrounding Brown County countryside are defined by a complex network of water management and energy extraction. In the early 21st century, the landscape is punctuated by numerous artificial basins, such as the Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir, which manage the drainage of E Fork Mukewater Cr and its tributaries. These features reflect a coordinated effort to control erosion and runoff in this cattle-and-energy region.

Industrial activity is evident in the Santa Anna Gas and Oil Field and the Janellen Gas Field, marking the area’s role in the Texas petroleum sector. Smaller rural settlements like Liberty, Obregon, and Concord appear as quiet junctions among the section lines, while the Mukewater Cem remains a primary local landmark for genealogical research. The street grid of western Bangs, including W Pecan St and Phillips Rd, provides a clear view of the town's residential growth.