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2022 Map of German Valley

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of German Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

German Valley and the surrounding ranchlands of central Texas are defined by an intricate network of waterways draining the Edwards Plateau. The landscape is carved by the three branches of Neils Creek—including the N Fork Neils Cr and S Fork Neils Cr—as well as the upper reaches of the Middle Bosque River. These drainages create a series of distinct lowland areas such as Stanford Valley and Goar Valley, which have historically served as the primary sites for settlement and agriculture in this corner of Hamilton County.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks at the German Valley Cem and Boggy Cem, which anchor the rural community. The topography rises toward High Point in the northwest, while the southeastern portion of the map is marked by the convergence of several small tributaries including Hurst Br and Hog Cr. The map captures the area's rural character through its network of county roads and ranch roads that follow the contours of the limestone terrain.