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2010 Map of Carbon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Carbon serves as the central hub of this Eastland County landscape, where the street grid transitions into a network of farm-to-market and county roads. The terrain is defined by a complex hydrographic system, with the South Fork Leon River and the Leon River cutting through the northern reaches. Small-scale water management is evident throughout the area, characterized by Numerous earthen works such as Hanson Dam and Bryant Dam, which have created localized reservoirs like Hanson Lake and Bryant Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the rural settlements and burial grounds that dot the countryside. Beyond the main town, smaller community clusters at Mangum and Punkin Center are recorded alongside historic sites like Flatwood Cemetery and Murray Memorial Cemetery. The landscape is further marked by named natural features such as McGough Springs and the interestingly named Hunting Shirt Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural Texas ranching and farming environment at the start of the 21st century.