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2012 Map of Blanket Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Blanket Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pecan Bayou winds through this Central Texas landscape, creating a distinct riparian corridor marked by prominent geographic features like Horseshoe Bend. The 2012 survey illustrates a rural ranching economy where local transit is defined by historical water crossings such as Fisk Crossing and Duke Crossing. These points, along with the Vaughan Ranch Airport, speak to the connectivity of the Mills County backcountry.

Settlement patterns are centered around the namesake Blanket Springs and the nearby Blanket Springs Cem, providing essential markers for genealogical research in this part of the state. The terrain is varied with landmarks like Gobblers Knob and a network of creeks including Panther Cr and Blanket Cr. Numerous private water bodies, such as John Graves Lake Number 2 and Williams Lake, dot the landscape, reflecting the modern water management and land use practices of the early 21st century.