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2022 Map of Desdemona

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Desdemona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Desdemona serves as the primary focal point of this West Texas landscape, situated near the intersection of FM 8 and Ranch Rd 2214. The town is flanked by historic burial grounds, including the Desdemona Cem to the southwest and Howard Cem to the northeast, providing significant reference points for genealogical research. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and small ranching impoundments, with the Leon River winding through the southwestern corner and several named forks like S Fork Palo Pinto Cr and Red Fork Rush Cr draining the northern hills.

Local landmarks such as Mockingbird Hill and Rattlesnake Mtn rise above the surrounding plains, which are divided by a complex grid of county roads serving the rural agricultural community. This 2022 survey documents the persistent rural character of the area where Eastland, Erath, and Comanche counties converge, preserving the names of local features like Holland Lake and Pack Lake amidst the vast ranch lands.