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2010 Map of Pettibone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pettibone and the surrounding Milam County prairie are defined by the winding course of the Little River, which meanders through the southern half of the landscape. This 2010 topographic record highlights a region deeply tied to its rural roots and genealogy, evidenced by the high density of family burial grounds such as Dansby Cemetery, Renshaw Cemetery, and Battle Cemetery. These landmarks, along with small community centers like Salem and Buckholts, serve as anchors for local history research.

The hydrology of the area is complex, featuring numerous sloughs and tributaries like Wolf Spring Slough and Bear Creek that feed into the river system. Man-made modifications are visible at Hlavacek Lake Dam and Glaser Lake Number 1 Dam, while infrastructure such as Norman Valley Bridge and Holtzclaw Bridge provides essential crossings over the shifting river channels. This map offers a clear view of the rural road network and the distributed nature of Texas farm life at the start of the 21st century.