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2013 Map of San Saba Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Colorado River defines the western landscape of this Mills County region, carving a dramatic loop around Shaw Bend. This bend in the river is a focal point of local history, home to the Shaw Bend Cem and a nearby river crossing known as Double Ford. The terrain rises toward the east and north, marked by several prominent overlooks including San Saba Peak and the distinctive Vinegar Hill.

Settlement patterns in this rural area are clustered along the river and creek valleys, with Castor serving as a northern waypoint. Local heritage is preserved in sites like the Nabors Creek Cem, which sits near its namesake Nabors Cr. The network of county roads, such as Shaw Bend RD and Co RD 412, links these communities to agricultural landmarks like Edwards Airport and the grazing lands of Rye Valley and Green Mtn.