2016 Map of Bead Mountain

About this map

The settlement of Valera and its namesake Valera Cem sit at the northern edge of this Coleman County landscape, where the topography is defined by the prominent Bead Mountain. This modern survey reveals a highly managed hydrological environment, dominated by a network of engineered basins including Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir. These structures are integrated into the natural drainage systems of Panther Cr and Little Panther Cr. To the south, Voss Cem serves as a local landmark near the junction of FM 503 and Co RD 342. The map illustrates a rural Texas economy centered on ranching and water management, with numerous cattle tanks and creeks like Home Cr and Bull Cr carving through the terrain.