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2016 Map of Murph Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Ruby Point and Bean Hill dominate this portion of the Texas landscape, marking the transition between the Edwards Plateau and the rolling plains. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, most notably Murph Draw and Grape Cr, which have carved out deep recesses like Bee Hollow and Hudson Draw. This 2016 survey illustrates how modern rural development follows these ancient geological lines, with roads such as Walnut Grove and Scrub Oaks Rd weaving between the draws.

The boundary between Coke and Tom Green Counties bisects the map, showing a region where livestock ranching and agriculture are supported by the natural catchment of features like Shoonover Draw and Butterfield Draw. Large parcels are accessed by a grid of named routes including Demere Rd and March Rd, while smaller residential clusters appear near Ricci Acres Rd, indicating a contemporary shift in land use in this traditionally open rangeland.