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2010 Map of Mertzon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mertzon and its neighbor Sherwood sit along the banks of Spring Creek in this West Texas survey. The map illustrates a landscape defined by intermittent watercourses like Bull Run Creek and Lopez Creek, which feed into the primary valley where the two settlements are clustered. For researchers, the layout of these towns is clearly defined, with the grid of Mertzon contrasting against the more dispersed rural character of Sherwood.

Elevated terrain rises to the west at Lopez Peaks, providing a topographical boundary to the creek valleys. Family historians will find the exact locations of the Mertzon Cemetery and Sherwood Cemetery preserved, alongside the various rural roads like Logcabin Rd and Sherwood Loop that connect these remote Irion County communities. The presence of Lopez Spring further highlights the critical importance of water sources in this semi-arid region.