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2019 Map of Half Moon Prairie

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Half Moon Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Half Moon Prairie sits at the center of this Edwards County landscape, where the Edwards Plateau breaks into a complex network of draws and spring-fed creeks. The terrain is defined by its water sources, including Paint Bluff Springs, Roberts Springs, and Dripping Springs, which likely served as vital landmarks for early ranchers and travelers in this semi-arid region. For those tracing local family history, the Coalson Cem is a significant genealogical site located near the prairie.

Drainages like Wildcat Draw, Black Stump Draw, and Cutting Pen Draw cut through the limestone, leading toward watercourses such as Cedar Cr and Pulliam Cr. Notable vertical features include the colorful Painted Bluff and Fern Bluff, while Slide Canyon marks the western portion of the sheet. The limited road network, consisting largely of Cedar Creek Rd and various county routes, underscores the rural and expansive nature of this part of West Texas.