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2010 Map of Rockledge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rockledge serves as the central point in this rural Texas landscape, where the flat plains are broken by the intricate drainage systems of McClellan Creek and Barton Creek. The northwestern corner of the sheet is dominated by recreational development centered on Lake McClellan, featuring an array of sites including the McDowell Campground, Southside Campground, and the McClellan Picnic Area. The construction of McClellan Dam and the smaller Matthews Lake Dam further south illustrates the importance of water management and storage in this arid environment.

Local ranching history is evident through the presence of the Johnson Ranch to the north and numerous named topographic features like Tibbetts Draw and Jack Canyon. Transportation through the area is defined by the arterial path of Interstate 40, flanked by Frontage Rd, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, connecting this corner of Donley County to the wider region via a network of secondary routes like Ranch Road 2477 and Hessey Rd.