2012 Map of Hartshorn

About this map

Hartshorn serves as the primary settlement hub in this part of Texas County, situated where Casto Valley Creek and South Fork Black Valley Creek influence the local drainage. This high-resolution topographic study of the Salem Plateau reveals a landscape defined by an intricate network of hollows, reflecting the karst topography common to the region. Family names and local history are preserved through sites like the Smith Cemetery and Antioch Cemetery, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the small community of Nile. The geography is characterized by the meandering path of Big Creek, which is fed by numerous named drainages such as Dry Bone Creek and Hay Creek. Significant landforms including Rebel Cave Hollow, Bee Rock Hollow, and Dew Pond Hollow illustrate the rugged, dissected nature of the plateau, providing a clear record of the area's rural road network and isolated valley settlements.