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2019 Map of Smiths Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Brazos River carves a massive, serpentine loop through this central Texas landscape, creating the distinctive peninsula of Smiths Bend. This terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes along the riverbanks, most notably at Sosebees Bluff and Chalk Bluff, where the water has cut deep into the limestone. For genealogists and local historians, the area preserves significant community landmarks including the Smiths Bend-Coon Creek Cem and Lebanon Cem.

Transport patterns are shaped by the river's winding path, with Farm Rd 2114 serving as the primary artery connecting the rural homesteads. The hydrography of the region is complex, featuring numerous named tributaries such as Coon Creek, Iron Creek, and Snake Creek, alongside several man-made impoundments like G J Roberts Lake and the K Bar Lake Number 4 chain. The northwestern corner of the map captures the edge of Lake Whitney, reflecting the area's transition into a major water management and recreation zone.