2019 Map of Roans Prairie

About this map

Shiro serves as the primary hub of this Grimes County landscape, where the local road network converges near the upper reaches of Lake Cr. The area is defined by a dense system of intermittent waterways, including Flagtail Cr and Garretts Cr, which carve through the terrain and influence the placement of rural residences and agriculture. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites such as Shiro Cem, Roans Prairie Cem, and Oakland Cem, which are scattered along the county roads and ranch lands. Natural landmarks like Gibbons Spring and Rocky Cr highlight the hydrology of the Texas Brazos Valley region, while the network of farm-to-market roads and numbered county routes reflects a century of evolving transportation infrastructure serving the local ranching community.