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2016 Map of Rucker

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rucker and the surrounding ranchlands of Comanche County are defined by a complex network of tributaries feeding the central Leon River. In the mid-2010s, this landscape is a patchwork of small private impoundments and named reservoirs, such as Arvil Setzler Lake, Hardin Number 2 Lake, and Glover Lake. These water features, alongside seasonal drainages like Ellison Spring Br and Hog Cr, reflect the vital importance of water management for livestock and agriculture in this part of Texas.

The map details the rural character of Weed Valley and the intersections of FM 2921 and various county roads that connect remote homesteads. The convergence of the Flat Cr and Leon River basins provides a clear view of the area's hydrology before the Sabana River clips the southwestern corner. Researchers can trace land use patterns through the distribution of family-named landmarks like Lake Hanson-Taylor and the Ardean Kimmell Reservoir Number 2.