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2010 Map of Monument Mountain SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The James River snakes through this portion of Mason County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by deep draws and seasonal waterways. At the beginning of the 21st century, the area remains dominated by ranching and rural transit, with Salt Branch Loop and James River Rd providing the primary access through the terrain. The presence of Windmill Draw and Ed Keller Draw reflects the localized naming of the topography, often tied to early settlers and the vital necessity of water management in this part of Texas.

Water remains the central geographic feature, with Mill Creek and Salt Creek feeding into the larger river system. The road network, including Pump Station Rd and E Mill Rd, illustrates how modern infrastructure follows the natural contours and established land divisions of the Hill Country. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet, persistent character of the rural Texas interior before further suburban expansion or land use changes.