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1995 Map of Shell Mountains

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Shell Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Fort Hood Military Reservation dominates this central Texas landscape, characterized by the prominent uplift of the Shell Mountains and Manning Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of high ridges and narrow gaps, such as Shell Gap and Graham Gap, which dictate the local drainage patterns of Henson Creek and Cowhouse Creek.

Several small family cemeteries, including Walker Cem, Spring Hill Cem, and Bruce Cem, are preserved within the military lands and along Royalty Ridge, offering critical touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. The presence of these sites, alongside names like Williamson Mountain and Bushy Knob, highlights the pre-military settlement history of this Coryell County region before its integration into the reservation. Distinctive landmarks such as Stampede Mountain and Clabber Point provide clear reference points for the area's complex topography.