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2013 Map of Frelsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Frelsburg sits as the central settlement in this portion of Colorado County, a region defined by a dense network of creek systems and family land tracts. The landscape is carved by the meandering courses of Cummins Cr and its many tributaries, including Piper Cr, Redgate Cr, and Brushy Cr. These waterways historically dictated the placement of early infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous crossings and roads named for local families and historic industries.

Industrial activity is noted at the Frelsburg Oil Field in the eastern section of the map, while the agricultural and timber roots of the area are reflected in names like Dungens Mill Rd and Brunes Mill Rd. The road network, including Piper League Rd and Venghaus George Rd, suggests a long history of partitioned land grants and established family homesteads that have persisted into the modern era. Small water bodies like Cullen Lake further punctuate this rural Texas terrain.