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2010 Map of Cranfills Gap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cranfills Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cranfills Gap serves as the focal point of this Central Texas landscape, situated at a natural break between the prominent limestone ridges of Cranfills Mountain and Rattlesnake Mountain. The settlement pattern reflects the enduring agricultural heritage of Bosque County, notably through named family holdings like the John Pederson Farm and the Tom and Martha Rogstad Farm. These labels, unusual for contemporary topographic sheets, highlight the historical significance of specific homesteads in the local community.

Water management and local genealogy are well-documented, with numerous branches of Meridian Creek feeding the valley floor. Researchers will find several distinct burial grounds, including Cranfills Cemetery and the Luth Cemetery, which anchor the local history of these rural uplands. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as Flat Top Mountain and Godager Hill, while modern aviation is represented by Parrish Airstrip and Cade Field.