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2013 Map of Novice East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Novice East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Silver Valley and the eastern outskirts of Novice anchor this West Texas landscape in Coleman County, where the transition between agricultural ranching and petroleum extraction is clearly visible. The Burroughs Oil Field occupies a central position, highlighting the regional importance of mineral resources alongside traditional land use. The topography is defined by drainage systems such as Rough Cr, Bachelor Prong, and Turtle Bayou, while Robinson Peak provides a rare point of elevation in the eastern portion of the survey.

Genealogists can trace local burial grounds including Rough Creek Cem, Silver Valley Cem, and Mountview Cem. The presence of several engineered water bodies, including Santa Fe Lake and numerous Soil Conservation Service Reservoirs, indicates the intensive water management required for this environment. A dense network of rural roads like Farm-to-Market Road 702 and White Chapel Rd connects the scattered homesteads and ranches of the early 21st century.