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2010 Map of Purdy Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Mason Historic District serves as the focal point of this Central Texas landscape, marking the seat of Mason County where historic architecture and local government converge. The map details the transition from the structured blocks of Mason and the nearby settlement of Koockville to the sprawling ranch lands and natural features that define the region. Family legacy is clearly etched into the terrain through a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Old Gooch Cemetery, New Gooch Cemetery, and Vater Cemetery.

Topographically, the area is dominated by the Mason Mountains in the northwest and the prominent Purdy Hill near the center. A complex network of drainage systems such as Little Willow Creek and Mitchell Creek carve through the land, illustrating the vital water resources that supported ranching operations. Significant local thoroughfares like Ranch Rd 386 and Old Pontotoc Rd connect the scattered homesteads and cemeteries across this rural expanse.