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2019 Map of Cedar Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cedar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cedar Mtn rises above the breaks of the Brazos River watershed, defining the rugged geography of this Knox County landscape. The terrain is marked by a series of deep drainage features, including Big Getaway Canyon, Little Getaway Canyon, and Smelter Canyon. These canyons and the winding course of Smelter Cr suggest a history of erosion and limited accessibility, typical of the Rolling Plains region.

Ranching infrastructure is prominent across the sheet, with several family-named water sources such as Lyles Brothers Lake and the Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake. The presence of features like Coppermine Tank and Rock Tank points to the essential role of water management for livestock in this arid environment. The map also captures the administrative boundary between King and Knox counties, providing a clear reference for local historical and genealogical research.