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2019 Map of Lake Brownwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Brownwood dominates the landscape of this central Texas region, its jagged shoreline creating numerous inlets and points that defined local development by the late 2010s. The community of Lake Shore and the Shamrock Shores neighborhood sit along the western banks, while the water extends into narrow branches like Cason Cove and the wide reach of Jim Ned Creek. These water features surround prominent landforms including Goat Island and McCartney Island, reflecting the area's transition into a residential and recreational hub.

Away from the water, the map documents older layers of Brown County history. Rural heritage is preserved at Macedonia Cem and McDaniel Cem, while the landscape is drained by natural waterways such as Rocky Cr and Turner Cr. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir, showing the continued importance of water management in the Texas backcountry. The network of roads, including Baptist Encampment Rd and Nopales Ridge Trail, provides a detailed view of the area's contemporary accessibility.