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2016 Map of Legion

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Legion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kerrville and the nearby settlement of Legion anchor the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the waters of the Guadalupe River form Kerrville Lake. The terrain is defined by a series of narrow valleys and winding creeks, such as Quinlan Cr and Third Cr, that cut through the limestone hills. Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, including the Garden of Memories Cem and Brown Cem, while the local topography is punctuated by prominent rises like Tivy Mtn and Haddenbrock Hill.

A network of ranch roads and residential developments like Apple Valley and Ravenhead demonstrate the modern expansion into the Texas Hill Country. The naming conventions on the map, from Whiskey Canyon Ranch Rd to the German-inflected Wein Schlucht, reflect the cultural layers of this region. Notable watercourses like Cypress Cr and Wolf Cr drain the northern reaches, emphasizing the importance of seasonal drainage in this part of Kerr County.