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2013 Map of Spice Rock

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Spice Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The San Saba River cuts across the northwest corner of this McCulloch County landscape, feeding a network of seasonal drainages including Katemcy Cr and Tiger Cr. This area is defined by its rural ranching character and distinct geological outcrops, most notably Spice Rock, Spy Rock, and Flat Rock. The road network is a mixture of state-maintained routes like Ranch Road 1222 and numerous named local passages such as Fred Dobbs Rd and Old Katemcy Mason Rd, which reflect the long-standing family landholdings in the region.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered on isolated burial grounds like Blackjack Cem, Wagram Cem, and Tabor Mtn Cem, which mark early settlement patterns near water sources like Devils Spring. Aviation history is represented by the Polk Ranch Airport, while the nomenclature of the landscape—with features like Loafer Cr and Waterhole Cr—points to the essential role of water management in this part of Texas.