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2016 Map of Coleman NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Coleman NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The small settlement of Echo sits along the road network of northeast Coleman County, serving as a central point in a landscape defined by significant water management and ranching infrastructure. This area of Texas is characterized by a complex drainage system, where waterways like Jim Ned Cr and Indian Cr are augmented by numerous artificial impoundments, including the Soil Conservation Service Site 25 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir. These reservoirs indicate the historical importance of soil conservation and water security in this ranching region.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Walker Cem in the southwestern quadrant, while the naming of small tributaries such as Betty Logan Cr, Wilkerson Br, and Deadman Br suggests early settler families and the physical realities of the terrain. The network of county roads, including Co RD 140 and FM 1176, provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns existing in the early 21st century.