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2016 Map of Metcalf Gap

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Metcalf Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Metcalf Gap serves as a critical passage through the Palo Pinto Mountains in this central Texas landscape. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where prominent summits like Sugarloaf Mtn and Antelope Mtn overlook a complex network of seasonal drainages. Waterways such as Little Joni Cr and Eagle Cr carve through the limestone-rich topography, eventually feeding into Hodgkins Lake or winding through corridors like Brushy Hollow.

A sparse network of rural routes, including Church House Rd and Dodson Prairie Rd, connects the scattered ranchlands of Palo Pinto County. The map captures the physical geography that dictated early settlement and travel patterns, showing how local roads are often constrained by the steep ridges of the mountains or the winding path of Lake Cr. Notable landmarks such as Springer Gap illustrate the natural bottlenecks that have historically guided movement across this part of the Brazos River watershed.