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2019 Map of Sharp

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sharp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little River meanders through the central Milam County landscape, defining the topography between the small settlements of Buckholts and Sharp. This rural corridor is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, which serve as a primary record of the area's early settlement. Genealogists can trace local heritage through sites like the Bryant / Station Cem, Old Lilac - Black Cem, and Laughlin Old Cem.

Infrastructure in this agricultural region is centered around water crossings and drainage, with landmarks such as Bryant Station Bridge and the Wire Bridge providing historical connectivity. The terrain is marked by numerous drainage features including Dry Hollow and Sanpier Hollow, while man-made water management is visible at the Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Reservoir. These features reflect a landscape dedicated to long-standing farm-to-market networks, anchored by the community of Val Verde and many small-scale water bodies like Mumford Lake and Tomascik Lake.