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2022 Map of Circle Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The E Frio River carves a deep path through this portion of Real County, defining a landscape shaped by narrow canyons and dramatic elevation changes. Centered on Circle Bluff, the topography is marked by a complex network of drainage draws and hollows such as Pole Cave Hollow and Fisher Hollow that feed into the river system. This modern survey illustrates how long-established ranch roads, including Spring Country Ranch Rd and Powers Ranch Rd, follow the natural contours of the limestone breaks and creek bottoms.

Evidence of early rural settlement persists at the Cypress Creek Cem, situated near the confluence of Cypress Cr and the main river. Water sources appear vital to the land's utility, with Panther Spring and Big Spring named alongside numerous seasonal drainages like Bybee Cr and Chalk Cr. The map highlights the intersection of modern transit and traditional land use in this section of the Texas Hill Country.