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2016 Map of Fairy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fairy and Lanham anchor this central Texas landscape, where the plateau gives way to the complex drainage systems of the Brazos River basin. The map captures a rugged topography defined by prominent limestone elevations, including Twin Mountains, Lone Mtn, and Paul Mtn. These peaks overlook a network of seasonal and perennial waterways such as Meridian Cr and its various prongs, which have carved deep valleys and gaps into the terrain. One such passage, Martin Gap, serves as a natural corridor for local travel near the Fairy Cemetery.

The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land and the paths of rural roads like FM 219 and FM 1238. This 2016 survey documents the enduring rural character of the Bosque and Hamilton county line. The presence of numerous named peaks and creeks like Sycamore Cr and N Fork Neils Cr suggests a landscape where geographic landmarks remained the primary points of orientation for generations of local ranchers and residents.