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2010 Map of Sawmill Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Sheridan and the adjacent Crooked Creek Lake form a central hydrological focus in this portion of Colorado County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the namesake Sawmill Branch, as well as Big Sandy Branch and West Sandy Creek. These waterways dictate the local geography, with various forks and branches like West Fork Middle Sandy Creek and East Fork Middle Sandy Creek carving through the terrain.

Evidence of water management is clear through several engineered structures, notably the Stockton Lake Dam, Scott Lake Dam, and Crooked Creek Dam. The area's transit is primarily served by local routes such as Us HWY 90 Alt and a series of county roads like Co RD 273 and Getty Texaco RD, which provide access to residential developments and recreational waters. The naming of roads like Wagon Wheel and Deer Trail RD suggests a blend of rural heritage and suburban expansion near the lakes.