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2016 Map of Shepard Hill

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shepard Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sam Houston National Forest dominates the northwestern reaches of this Montgomery County landscape, where the terrain breaks toward the expansive Lake Conroe. The map reveals a complex interface between protected woodlands and significant residential development, particularly around Panorama Village and the northern outskirts of Conroe. The presence of numerous small water bodies, such as Williamson Lake, Calfee Lake, and Hulon Lake, indicates a geography shaped by both natural drainage and modern water management.

Genealogical and local history details are preserved in features like Shepard Cem near Shepard Hill, and the inclusion of private aviation sites like Flying Hare Field and the Gdap Air Ranch. The road network, including FM 1097 and Old Montgomery Rd, connects these rural enclaves with established settlements like Willis, illustrating the shift from timber and ranch land to a more suburbanized lakefront economy.