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2019 Map of Elm Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through this rural Central Texas landscape where the boundaries of McCulloch, Brown, and San Saba counties converge. The small settlements of Milburn and Elm Grove serve as the primary hubs for a ranching-heavy region defined by significant topographic relief, including Buzzard Mtn and Brushy Mtn. The terrain is characterized by deep draws like Oldham Hollow and Chamberlain Hollow, which feed into a complex network of creeks such as Antelope Cr and Limekiln Cr.

For local historians and genealogists, the placement of Beasley Cem and McCarty Cem provides crucial markers of early family settlement patterns. Modern land use is evident through the numerous reservoirs of the Southeast Laterals Watershed, such as Southeast Laterals Watershed Reservoir Number 5, and the private aviation facility at the Santiago Cattle Company Airport. The map documents a sparsely populated area where cattle ranching remains the dominant influence on the road network, including Ranch Rd 765.