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2010 Map of Lake Buchanan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Buchanan Dam anchors the southern end of this Central Texas landscape, where the Colorado River has been transformed into the expansive Buchanan Lake. The 2010 shoreline is dotted with established residential developments and leisure communities, including Buchanan Lake Village, Silver Creek Village, and Golden Beach. These settlements are linked by a network of ranch roads like Ranch Rd 2341 and FM 3014, reflecting the area's mid-century evolution from a rural river valley into a major recreation and residential hub.

Natural topography remains prominent despite the development, with landforms such as White Bluff, Garret Island, and Negrohead defining the lake's jagged perimeter. Inlets and tributaries like Cowan Creek, Campground Creek, and Sandy Creek cut deep into the surrounding terrain. For researchers, the map provides a clear picture of how modern infrastructure and lakefront platting have integrated with the historical landscape of Bluffton and Cedar Point along the eastern and western shores.