2016 Map of Mercury

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path along the triple border of McCulloch, Coleman, and Brown counties, defining a landscape of high points and named watering holes. The small settlements of Winchell and Mercury serve as local anchors, connected by the north-south transit of U.S. Route 377. High ground is marked by prominent features like Morgan Mtn and Lost Mtn, while the drainage basins are dotted with specialized water catchments such as Duck Pond Tank, Shotgun Tank, and Beef Pasture Tank. This ranching country relies on these distributed resources, as evidenced by the large-scale water management of the Deep Cr Watershed Reservoir Number Eight and the Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Lake. Genealogists may find value in the location of the Winchell Cem and Cox Cem, which rest near the river's path.