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2016 Map of Castle Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Castle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Castle Peak rises above the divided landscape of central Texas, where the border of Mills Co and Lampasas Co cuts diagonally through the terrain. This rural area is defined by a complex network of drainage and elevation, with seasonal watercourses like Simms Cr and Kinchelo Cr carving paths through the limestone hills. High points and depressions provide the primary orientation for the few residents, including Payne Mtn, Onion Top, and the evocative Horsethief Cove.

The human imprint on this land is sparse but deeply rooted. The centrally located Oneal Cem serves as a quiet marker of early settlers, while named landmarks such as Waggoner Gap and Chalk Gap indicate historical transit points through the hills. A web of country roads, including FM 581 and Farm Rd 1047, connects the dispersed homesteads and ranches that characterize this part of the Texas Hill Country.