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2012 Map of Murph Draw

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Murph Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

E Fork Grape Cr and W Fork Grape Cr converge in this West Texas landscape, shaping a network of seasonal drainages and local landmarks. The area is characterized by its distinct landforms, including the prominent Ruby Point and Bean Hill, which overlook a series of dry washes such as Shoonover Draw and Williams Draw. The rural road system, including March Rd and Wilson Rd, connects isolated outposts like the Scrub Oak Ranch to the broader regional network.

Local history is etched into the names of the terrain, from the legacy of ranching at Bee Hollow to the early industrial signatures found at Lime Kiln Draw. The map records a specific moment in the ranching and resource economy of Tom Green County, where traditional land divisions are reflected in the paths of W Walnut Grove Rd and Sutton Rd. This survey captures the essential character of the Edwards Plateau's edge, where water and elevation dictate the pattern of human settlement.