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2016 Map of Reynolds Bend

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Reynolds Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Reynolds Bend sits within a dramatic loop of the Clear Fork Brazos River, a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and dry-country water management. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as Hittson Bluff, Buzzard Peak, and several deep cuts including Lime Kiln Canyon and Graveyard Canyon. Local infrastructure revolves around the ranching economy, with named landmarks like Stone Ranch Rd and Matthews Ranch Rd connecting isolated points across the rugged topography.

Water security in this arid region is evidenced by numerous livestock tanks, including Wildcat Tank, Clay Tank, and Camp Cooper Tank. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered burial grounds that speak to the area's early settlement, specifically the Reynolds Bend Cem near the river and the more isolated Treadwell Cem to the east. Several historic river crossings, such as Gentry Crossing Rd and Burkett Crossing Rd, illustrate how travelers navigated the winding river channel before modern bridges.