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2022 Map of Briggs

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Briggs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Briggs and Oakalla anchor this central Texas landscape, where the terrain transitions from the alluvial bottomlands of the Lampasas River to the prominent heights of Happy Ridge. The area is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages, including Rocky Cr, Mill Cr, and Berry Cr, which have carved numerous topographical features such as Toby Hollow and Tom Adams Hollow.

For family historians, this map is particularly rich in cemetery locations, documenting local lineage through sites like Smith Cemetery, Gillum Cem, and Mount Moriah Cem. The settlement pattern follows the established county road system, with routes like Dillingham Loop and Smith Cemetery Rd providing access to outlying ranch lands and historical family plots. The boundary between Burnet Co and Bell Co is clearly delineated in the northeast corner as it crosses the river, marking a significant jurisdictional divide in the region.