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2010 Map of Cedar Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cedar Mountain stands as a prominent high point in this ranching landscape of Knox County, defining a region where water management is essential to the local economy. The map reveals an intricate network of artificial water sources and family-run operations, including Driver Ranch, Lyles Ranch, and McFaddin Ranch. A series of tanks and reservoirs, such as Horseshoe Tank and Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake, are strategically placed to capture runoff from seasonal drainages like Little Croton Creek and Smelter Creek.

Evidence of historical land use is found in landmarks like the Little Dick Windmill and Croton Windmill, which speak to the persistence of cattle ranching in an arid environment. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons, most notably Little Getaway Canyon and Panther Canyon, illustrating the erosive forces acting upon the Texas plains. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and named family holdings that have shaped the territory into the modern era.