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2016 Map of Buffalo Bluff

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Buffalo Bluff
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 winding path through this portion of Runnels County, defining a landscape of dramatic riverine relief and seasonal drainage. Along its southern banks, prominent elevations such as Buffalo Bluff, Wilson Bluff, and Herrings Bluff overlook the water, marking the transition from the river valley to the surrounding ranch land. The area is characterized by a network of intermittent streams and draws, including Butternut Cr, Mustang Cr, and Pony Cr, which feed into the main river channel.

Evidence of early settlement and land use is preserved in the location of the Hoffman Cemetery, situated near County Road 115. The map reveals a transition from traditional named topographic features like Dry Hollow and Spring Hollow to a modern grid of county roads and private routes such as PVT RD A and PVT RD 1361. This 2016 survey documents the enduring spatial relationship between the river corridor and the high ground that historically guided local development.