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2012 Map of Lake Colorado City

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Colorado City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Colorado City dominates the landscape of Mitchell County in this 2012 survey, its jagged shoreline defined by narrow inlets and the surrounding West Texas scrubland. The Colorado River meanders through the eastern and southern portions of the map, carving distinctive features like Horseshoe Bend. The settlement of Spade sits at the intersection of several rural routes in the southwest corner, accompanied by the nearby Spade Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this sparsely populated ranching region.

The topography is characterized by seasonal drainages such as Camp Cr, Wildhorse Cr, and Granger Cr that feed toward the river and reservoir. Numerous man-made water features, including Rattlesnake Tank and the Five Hundred Pasture Tank, illustrate the critical importance of water management for local agriculture and livestock. A network of county roads, including Ranch Road 2836 and Ranch Road 1229, connects the scattered ranch holdings across this open terrain.