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1956 Map of Cranfills Gap

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cranfills Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Cranfills Gap serves as the focal point of this Central Texas landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes near the Bosque Co Hamilton Co line. The settlement is anchored by local institutions including a High Sch and an Athletic Field, while the surrounding geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines. To the south and west, Cranfills Mountain, Rattlesnake Mountain, and Stroud Mountain rise above the drainage basins, while Spencer Mountain dominates the northern horizon.

Waterways like Meridian Creek and Spring Creek carve through the terrain, joined by numerous branches such as Austin Branch and Mustang Creek. For genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including the Cranfills Gap Cem, Baptist Cem, and the uniquely named Cox-Burton-Graves. Cultural landmarks like The Rock Ch further reflect the established rural community during this mid-century period.