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1970 Map of Long Mountain

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Long Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Erna and Streeter anchor this Texas landscape along the county boundary between Menard Co and Mason Co. The terrain is defined by the prominent ridge of Long Mountain and nearby heights like Cutoff Mountain and Haystack Mountain. These formations overlook a network of seasonal drainages, including Big Bluff Creek and Leon Creek, which weave through the limestone hills and valleys.

Local history is preserved in several family and community landmarks, such as the Jacoby Cem, Long Mountain Cem, and Coffey Cem. The presence of the Long Mountain Community Center near the crossing of Leon Creek suggests a focal point for the rural population during this era. Scattered wells and cattle infrastructure indicate a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and local agricultural production.