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2013 Map of Forestburg

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Forestburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Forestburg serves as a central hub in this corner of Montague County, where the intersections of FM-455, FM-677, and FM-1655 define the local geography. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, including Dye Mound, Newby Mound, Sugarloaf Mound, and Jack Mound, which rise above the surrounding drainages. These heights dictate the flow of several waterways, such as Willawalla Cr and N Bingham Cr, which wind through the ranching and agricultural lands.

Rural life is documented through small settlements like Dye, Hardy, and Gladys, each maintaining its identity through local landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Dye Cem in the northwest, Antioch Cem near the northern boundary, and Hardy Cem further east. Man-made features like Gaylord Lake Number 1 and Gaylord Lake Number 2 indicate water management efforts near Tadlock Hill, supporting the region's rural character.