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2013 Map of Lake Brownwood

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lake Brownwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Brownwood dominates this North Texas landscape, where the sprawling reservoir meets a network of residential developments and rural ranch lands. The western shoreline is heavily subdivided into communities like Shamrock Shores and Lake Shore, featuring a dense grid of streets such as Ballycastle Dr and Limerick Dr. These lakeside settlements contrast with the agricultural character of the surrounding Brown County terrain, which is drained by numerous waterways including Keesee Cr, Rough Cr, and the significant Jim Ned Cr.

Genealogists and local researchers will find the locations of the Macedonia Cem near the northern waters and McDaniel Cem to the southwest. The map also documents modern infrastructure, from the Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir to prominent features within the lake itself, such as Goat Island and McCartney Island. The transition from rural creek beds like Turner Cr to established residential pockets illustrates the mid-century evolution of the area into a regional recreation and residential hub.