1980 Map of Big Valley North
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1980 Map of Big Valley North

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Colorado River and its confluence with Pecan Bayou define the rural geography along the boundary of Mills and San Saba Counties. This 1980 record illustrates a landscape of intermittent streams and family-named landmarks, where the vast Big Valley opens up to the south. The area is marked by several small rural burial grounds, including Rock Spring Cem, Traylor Cem, and Catclaw Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. Local movement centers on corridors like Williams Ranch Road, connecting isolated ranch lands to community hubs like Big Valley Ch. The terrain is characterized by distinctive river features such as Horseshoe Bend and Smoky Bend, alongside numerous named drainages like Prescott Creek and Chambers Creek that feed into the larger river system.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27.1 inches

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