2022 Map of Castle Peak

About this map

Castle Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this stretch of central Texas, where the terrain is carved by the drainages of Simms Cr and Kinchelo Cr. The landscape is defined by its dramatic topography, featuring deep depressions like Snipes Cove and Horsethief Cove alongside elevated points such as Payne Mtn and Onion Top. This area, straddling the boundary of Mills and Lampasas counties, reflects a pastoral economy connected by a network of rural roads including FM 581 and numerous county routes. For those tracing family history or local land use, the O'Neal Cem sits near the center of the map, while geological transitions are marked by named passes like Waggoner Gap and Chalk Gap. The drainage patterns of Bee Cave Cr and Blue Dog Cr reveal the intricate watershed that has shaped the ranching and settlement history of this Texas upland.