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2010 Map of La Casa

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of La Casa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Zion Cemetery serves as a primary genealogical landmark in this cattle and ranching region of Stephens County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several significant watercourses, including the westward flow of Caddo Creek and the southern reaches of Palo Pinto Creek. Small rural clusters like La Casa and Bullock are connected by a network of farm-to-market roads, specifically FM 207 and FM 717, which facilitate movement across the open plains and wooded creek bottoms.

Water management is evident through local engineering projects such as the J S McDowell Lake Dam and the Glynn Wilson Dam. These features, along with the presence of the La Casa Valley Boys Ranch, indicate a landscape primarily utilized for agricultural production and communal social services. The northern boundary is marked by the settlement of Frankell, situated near the headwaters of Cedar Creek.