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2010 Map of Smoothingiron Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Smoothingiron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Smoothingiron Mountain and a series of prominent peaks define this corner of the Texas Hill Country, where the landscape is marked by high elevations and intermittent waterways. The topography is anchored by notable landmarks such as Turkeyroost Mountain, Kings Mountain, and Bodie Peak, reflecting a terrain that has likely influenced local ranching and settlement patterns for generations. A network of rural roads, including Hickory Grove Rd and Esbon Rd, connects these remote elevations to the surrounding drainages.

Genealogists will find several family-named burial sites across the quadrangle, including Newsom Cemetery in the north and Wooten Cemetery near Elm Creek. The map also preserves the trace of earlier community centers, such as Union School House Rd, suggesting a legacy of local education in this high-plains environment. Other distinctive topographical features like the Eckert Roughs and Slick Mountain stand alongside drainages such as San Fernando Creek and North Willow Creek, providing a clear view of the area's natural drainage and land use at the turn of the 21st century.