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2016 Map of Comyn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Leon River winds through the western reaches of this central Texas landscape, where the agricultural traditions of Erath and Comanche counties meet. The small community of Comyn serves as a central point for the surrounding farmsteads, connected by a network of rural routes including FM 1496 and FM 1476. To the northeast, the outskirts of Dublin appear, marking a shift toward more concentrated settlement near the headwaters of Sowells Creek.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, visible in the sprawling footprint of Proctor Lake in the southwest and several upland reservoirs such as Soil Conservation Service Site 12 Reservoir. Local history is preserved in small rural burial grounds like Hanson Cem, Cow Creek Cem, and Proctor Cem, which remain as anchors for family researchers. Aviation interest is noted at the Smith Flying Service landing strip near the northern boundary, reflecting the region's reliance on both land and air for commerce.