2013 Map of Mercury

About this map

The Colorado River meanders through this portion of McCulloch County, defining a landscape marked by intermittent creeks and cattle tanks. The small community of Mercury sits in the southeastern quadrant, while Winchell occupies the northern banks of the river near the intersection of several county roads. This area is characterized by low peaks and plateaus, including Morgan Mtn and Lost Mtn, rising above the surrounding drainages of Chamberlain Cr and Corn Cr. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this Texas environment, shown through numerous named stock tanks like Beef Pasture Tank and larger projects such as the Deep Cr Watershed Reservoir Number Eight. Rural history is preserved in the locations of the Winchell Cem and Cox Cem, while the High Lonesome Windmill stands as a lonely landmark in the southwest corner.