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2016 Map of Eolian

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Eolian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Eolian anchors this rural landscape along the border of Shackelford and Stephens counties. Water management and drainage define the geography, dominated by the expansive Hubbard Cr Reservoir and smaller impoundments like Lake de la Fosse and Elliot Lake. Numerous seasonal tributaries, including Plum Br, Brushy Cr, and Battle Cr, carve through the terrain, suggesting a reliance on these water sources for ranching and local agriculture.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, such as Plum Branch Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Battle Creek Cem. These locations, situated near the county line and along farm-to-market routes like FM 576, mark the historical footprint of rural communities. The map detail reflects a modern era of land use where established county roads connect remote family-named landmarks and water bodies across the West Texas prairie.