2016 Map of Shell Mountains

About this map

Shell Mountains and the surrounding peaks of Coryell County dominate this 2016 landscape, defining a terrain of prominent ridges and deep hollows like Waddle Hollow. The area is marked by a network of drainage systems, including the notable Cowhouse Creek to the south and Henson Cr which feeds into Henson Lake. This map reveals a pocket of local heritage preserved through several family and community burial sites, such as Walker Cem, Spring Hill Cem, and Bruce Cem. These features, along with names like Royalty Ridge and Stampede Mountain, provide geographic anchors for a region where modern roads like FM 116 and Vista Rd now cut through the traditional cattle and ranching lands of Central Texas. The proximity of Ironhorse Park Lake suggests the intersection of public land use and the natural watershed of Shoal Cr and Turnover Cr.