2019 Map of May

About this map

The settlement of May serves as the focal point for this section of Brown County, where the local economy and landscape are shaped by water management and ranching. A series of reservoirs, including Soil Conservation Service Site 31 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 32 Reservoir, highlight the region's 20th-century emphasis on flood control and irrigation along the drainage of Hog Cr. To the east, the Hog Mountains rise above the surrounding terrain, marking a distinct geographical break near Gap Cr. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of the May Cem and Pleasant Valley Cem, which anchor the historical community identity. The map also traces a network of farm-to-market roads, such as FM 1689 and FM 2273, that connect remote homesteads to the central Po in town.