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2019 Map of Cranfills Gap

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cranfills Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cranfills Gap serves as the central hub of this Central Texas landscape, situated at the intersection of FM 219 and Farm Rd 1238. The geography is defined by a series of prominent rises including Spencer Mtn, Rattlesnake Mtn, and Flat Top Mtn, which overlook the fertile Goar Valley. Numerous family-named landmarks suggest a deep history of local settlement, particularly evident in the distribution of cemeteries such as the Kidd Thompson Cem, Cranfills Cem, and the unique Cox-Burton Graves.

Water plays a critical role in the topography, with Meridian Creek and its many branches like Austin Br and Mustang Cr carving through the terrain. Evidence of aviation history and ranching operations is visible through landing sites like the Francis Ranch Airport, Parrish Airstrip, and Cade Field. The western edge of the map follows the boundary between Bosque Co and Hamilton Co, marking a transition between these two rural counties.