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2010 Map of Bradford Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bradford Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Llano River carves through this portion of Edwards County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent waterways and essential ranching infrastructure. This 2010 survey highlights the importance of water management in this arid region, where family-named and functional landmarks like the Shearing Barn Windmill, Double Tank Windmill, and Double Round Tank Windmill mark the positions of critical resources. Along the river, distinctive features such as Blue Hole on the Llano, Dripping Springs, and McKee Spring indicate where groundwater reaches the surface, providing points of interest for local history and environmental study.

The drainage network is complex, featuring Bradford Creek, Bluff Creek, and the winding Contrary Creek with its West Prong Contrary Creek. These features, alongside named terrain like Dry Hollow, illustrate the natural topography that dictated the placement of early roads such as Co RD 408 and Mitchell LN. The map provides a detailed view of the rural Texas landscape at the start of the 21st century, focusing on the intersection of hydrography and high-plains agriculture.