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2022 Map of Necessity

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Necessity
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Gunsolus Creek and its diverse tributaries define this Stephens County landscape, flowing through a region where livestock ranching and water management shape the modern terrain. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the expansive Lake Daniel, featuring Goat Island and the elevated Cemetery Point. These water bodies are complemented by smaller impoundments like J M Erambo Lake and Lake Necessity, illustrating the importance of local reservoirs in the arid Texas climate.

Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of Saints Rest Rest Cem and Necessity Cem vital for tracing family lineages in this rural area. The topography is marked by distinct summits such as Beaver Mtn and the uniquely named Steal Easy Mtn, while the Caselman Ranch Airport suggests the continued role of private aviation in managing large ranching properties. A network of rural routes, including Ranch Rd 576 and Rosenquest Rd, connects these isolated landmarks and small-scale operations.