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2010 Map of Fly Gap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fly Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fly Gap anchors this central Texas landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and prominent granite uplifts. The map reveals a history of early mining and ranching, evidenced by the presence of the Spiller Mine near Spiller Hollow and the Hanie Mine further south. These small-scale operations were once vital to the local economy, situated among rugged elevations like Man Mountain, Lime Peak, and Shaft Mountain.

Family heritage is deeply rooted in the land, marked by several distinct burial grounds including Fly Gap Cemetery, Leifeste Cemetery, and Kothmann Cemetery. Drainage systems such as Twelvemile Creek and Martin Creek carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of historic routes like Eaton Cemetery Rd and the Ranch Rd 2618. The map serves as a detailed record of land use and family holdings in Mason County at the turn of the 21st century.