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2019 Map of Shepard Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The sprawling shoreline of Lake Conroe dominates this 2019 survey of Montgomery County, where suburban expansion meets the protected timberlands of the Sam Houston National Forest. Residential developments like Panorama Village and the outskirts of Conroe and Willis wrap around the eastern and southern fingers of the reservoir, while higher ground at Shepard Hill provides a vantage point over the shifting landscape.

Landmarks of local aviation and history are scattered throughout, including the Gdap Air Ranch and Flying Hare Field, alongside ancestral sites such as Shepard Cem and Cude Cem. The complex hydrography of the region is evident in the numerous smaller water bodies like Lewis Creek Reservoir, Williamson Lake, and Kleimann Lake, illustrating how the area's natural creek systems have been managed for recreation and local utility. This map captures the modern character of the county, balancing rapid residential growth with significant public forest reserves.