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2016 Map of Half Moon Prairie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Half Moon Prairie defines the central landscape of this Edwards County survey, a region where the Edwards Plateau breaks into a dense network of canyons and seasonal draws. For genealogists and local historians, the Coalson Cem sits near Spring Cr, serving as a tangible link to the families who settled this territory. The geography is characterized by a reliance on scattered water sources, evidenced by named features such as Paint Bluff Springs, Dripping Springs, and Pulliam Springs.

Transport through this terrain is limited to rural routes like Cedar Creek Rd and Co Rd 104, which navigate the high divides between deep drainage systems. The map captures a transition between flat prairie land and the steep relief of the Balcones Escarpment, marked by distinctive landmarks including Painted Bluff and Fern Bluff. These features, along with names like Cutting Pen Draw and Wildcat Draw, reflect the ranching heritage and the sharp topography that has long dictated movement and settlement patterns in this part of Texas.