2019 Map of Metcalf Gap

About this map

Metcalf Gap serves as the topographic centerpiece of this Palo Pinto County landscape, where US Highway 180 cuts through the southern reach of the Palo Pinto Mountains. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Antelope Mtn and Sugarloaf Mtn in the north, and Springer Gap to the southeast. These ridges divide several localized drainage basins, including the headwaters of Eagle Cr, Ioni Cr, and Lake Cr. While the area remains largely rural and defined by its physical geography, the network of local roads such as School House Rd and Church House Rd suggests the historical locations of community landmarks. The map details a complex system of seasonal draws and hollows, such as Brushy Hollow, which feed into the larger creek systems that have shaped the ranching and transit corridors of North Central Texas for generations.