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2010 Map of Talpa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Talpa serves as the central hub of this West Texas landscape, positioned at a vital crossroads near the transition between open plains and creek-carved terrain. The settlement’s footprint is clearly defined by its street grid and proximity to Talpa City Lake, which is formed by the Talpa Dam. The surrounding Coleman County countryside is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Mustang Creek, Elm Creek, and Spring Creek, which reflect the region's historical reliance on water management for agriculture and livestock.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, such as Herring Cemetery to the north and Glen Cove Cemetery to the east. These sites, along with the Talpa Cemetery, anchor the rural community’s history. Infrastructure like the Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir highlights the mid-century engineering efforts to control seasonal runoff along the local branches.