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2010 Map of Melvin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Melvin serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in McCulloch County, positioned where regional routes like Ranch Rd 2028 and several county roads converge. The settlement pattern is defined by its relationship to the water, with the town situated just south of the winding Brady Creek. To the west, the Melvin Cemetery stands as a focal point for local genealogy, while smaller rural nodes such as Marco, Whiteland, and Homer Junction dot the surrounding countryside.

Water management is a dominant feature of the terrain, illustrated by several engineered structures including the Soil Conservation Service Site 39 Dam and various reservoirs along the northern drainage of Salt Creek. The landscape transitions from the residential blocks of the town site into a network of intermittent waterways like Clements Draw and Reubes Creek, reflecting the importance of irrigation and conservation in this part of the Texas Edwards Plateau.