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2016 Map of Strawn East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Strawn East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Strawn, Mingus, and Thurber anchor a landscape defined by the intersection of Palo Pinto, Eastland, and Erath counties. This area reflects a legacy of Texas industrial and coal history, evidenced by terrain features like Coal Mine Mtn and Steam Shovel Mtn. The settlement pattern follows the corridor along Palo Pinto Cr and the Interstate 20 frontage, while the surrounding hills are marked by family and community landmarks such as McSpadden Cem and Mount Marion Cem.

Water management is prominent throughout the quadrangle, with Lake Mingus, the Gordon City Reservoir, and several numbered reservoirs such as Thurber Lake Number 3 supporting the local towns. The topography is varied, rising from the creek beds to distinct elevations like Wolf Mtn and Italian Hill, providing a clear view of the rural development and transportation network connecting these historic communities.