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2010 Map of Reynolds Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Clear Fork Brazos River winds through a landscape of historic river crossings and cattle ranching infrastructure in this part of Throckmorton County. The terrain is defined by its many river fords, including Bartholomew Crossing, Reynolds Crossing, and Hayford Crossing, suggesting a network of early transport routes that predated modern bridges. Family-named landmarks and resting places like the Reynolds Bend Cemetery and Treadwell Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local pioneers.

Strategic water management is evident through numerous tanks, such as Wildcat Tank and Camp Cooper Tank, essential for the livestock economy. The topography is marked by distinctive features like Buzzard Peak and the steep Hittson Bluff overlooking Tecumseh Creek. Narrow drainage ways like Lime Kiln Canyon and Graveyard Canyon carve into the river valley, while large loops in the river like Reynolds Bend and S Bend create a distinctive geographic profile for this ranching district.