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2022 Map of Cat Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Cat Spring serves as a focal point for this rural landscape where the San Bernard River and its various tributaries, such as the Little San Bernard River and Little Bernard Cr, carve through the terrain. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by a high density of family and congregational burial sites including the Saint John Lutheran Church Cem, Millheim Cem, and Jokse Cem. These sites, alongside the Saint John Lutheran Church, point to the enduring cultural heritage of the German-Texan settlements that historically defined this part of Austin County.

Transportation and commerce are shaped by the winding paths of the river and creeks, with older routes like FM 1094 RD and Track Rd connecting localized hubs like Red Hill. The transition between Austin Co and Colorado Co is clearly marked as it follows the river's course. Notable local infrastructure, such as Hillbolt Lake and the Brandes Air Field, further detail the land use patterns of this agricultural and residential area as it appeared in the early 21st century.