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1997 Map of Shepard Hill

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Shepard Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Sam Houston National Forest dominates the western portion of this landscape, where the waters of Lake Conroe reach into the timberlands. The survey reflects a late 20th-century mix of recreation and resource management, showing numerous named lakes such as Lake Paula, Hulon Lake, and Williamson Lake scattered throughout the piney woods. To the east, the Lewis Creek Reservoir and its associated Dike mark a significant engineering presence alongside Gunter and the outskirts of Willis.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of older sites like Shepard Cemetery and Oude Cem, located near the high ground of Shepard Hill. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems, including Peach Creek and Hostetter Creek, which carve through the land before meeting the major reservoirs. The presence of the National Forest Boundary highlights the intersection of public lands and private developments like the Boat Houses and Tennis Courts near the shoreline.