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2016 Map of Big Valley North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the borderlands of Mills and San Saba counties, defining the landscape of Big Valley. This 2016 survey illustrates the rugged drainage systems that feed the river, including Pecan Bayou and Waco Cr. The terrain is marked by numerous named hollows and canyons such as Grindstone Hollow and Jones Canyon, which cut through the limestone-rich Edwards Plateau region.

Evidence of early rural settlement is preserved through a high concentration of small burial grounds, including Catclaw Cem, Estep Cem, and Rock Spring Cem. Local infrastructure is defined by a network of farm-to-market roads and county routes that navigate the complex topography, connecting isolated landmarks like Smoky Bend and the Smoky Bend Airport. The map highlights the agricultural character of Jones Valley and the prominent limestone feature at Blue Bluff.