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2022 Map of Mercury

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mercury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

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The Colorado River forms the winding boundary between Brown and McCulloch counties, carving through a landscape defined by significant elevations like Morgan Mtn and Lost Mtn. Near the northern river bend, the community of Winchell serves as a local hub, accompanied by the Winchell Cem and a network of county roads such as Co RD 217. Further south, the settlement of Mercury is surrounded by a complex system of livestock tanks and creeks, including Beef Pasture Tank and Chamberlain Cr.

This area is characterized by its agricultural infrastructure and water management, evidenced by the Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Lake. For genealogists, family-named landmarks like the Cox Cem and the various named tanks provide specific points of reference for tracing local land use. The presence of numerous seasonal drainages like Rough Hollow and Dry Prong Deep Cr highlights the region's reliance on managed water sources for ranching.