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2013 Map of San Marcos South

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of San Marcos South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Blanco River sweeps across the northeastern corner of this landscape, marking the transition from the edges of San Marcos into the surrounding Texas countryside. This 2013 survey illustrates a complex water management system characterized by numerous reservoirs, including Soil Conservation Service Site 13 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Reservoir, designed to manage drainage for Cottonwood Cr and York Cr. The development of Prime Outlets at San Marcos along S I-35 contrasts with the traditional rural character found near Redwood and Zorn.

Family history and local heritage are preserved in numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the quadrangle, such as Pitts Cem, San Pedro Cem, and Redwood Cem. Significant public works and infrastructure projects are visible, from the Wood State Fish Hatchery to the John F Baugh Reservoir. This map documents a period of suburban expansion and sophisticated water conservation efforts as the region adapted to modern growth while maintaining its agricultural roots.