2013 Map of Speck Mountain

About this map

Rockwood sits at the southwestern edge of this Central Texas landscape, where the prairie begins to break into the drainage basins of the Colorado River watershed. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Home Cr, Hay Cr, and Dry Cr, which feed into several large man-made catchments like the Soil Conservation Service Site 18 Reservoir. These reservoirs highlight the importance of water management in the ranching economy of Coleman County. Notable landmarks for genealogical research include Stewardson Cem and Five Ashes Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's rural history. The topography rises significantly at Speck Mtn and winds through the dramatic curve of Horseshoe Bend, illustrating the varied elevation that characterizes this portion of the Texas ranch lands near La Vista Ranch.