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2012 Map of China Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of China Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

China Springs serves as the central hub of this Central Texas landscape, situated north of the N Bosque River and west of a sharp meander in the Brazos River. This 2012 survey reveals a transition toward residential development, evidenced by a dense network of suburban streets and small private airstrips like Pocock Airport, Wildcat Canyon Airport, and Cougar Landing Airport. Despite this growth, the area's rural roots remain visible through expansive ranch lands and historical markers such as the Wortham Bend Cem and Patrick Cem.

The terrain is defined by its drainage into major river systems, with Childress Cr and Rock Cr carving through the limestone-rich soil. Local landmarks like El Flechazo Spring and Mahoney Lake highlight the importance of water sources in McLennan County. To the southeast, the small settlement of Erath stands near the confluence of several branches, including Salt Br and Live Oak Cr, illustrating the enduring influence of the river-bend geography on local settlement patterns.