2010 Map of Cedar Bend

About this map

Lake Colorado City and the winding Colorado River dominate this West Texas landscape, where the energy and ranching economies are plainly visible through modern infrastructure and old landmarks. In the northern reaches of this 2010 survey, the Strain Pool Oil Field and various family-named water resources like McGuire Tank and Bullock Tank speak to the region's managed water and mineral assets. The terrain is defined by a series of named drainages including North Fork Canyon, Badgett Canyon, and Moser Canyon, which feed toward the river valley. Local history is anchored by the Handley Cemetery and the settlement of Cedar Bend, while the Colorado City Airport and multiple windmills—such as the Twin Windmill and Good Well Windmill—illustrate the continued utility of the Shinnery Flats for aviation and agriculture.