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2019 Map of Telegraph

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Telegraph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The South Llano River carves a significant course through this landscape, marking the transition between the rolling uplands of Kimble and Edwards counties. The small community of Telegraph serves as a central point in an area defined by its complex network of water sources and deep drainage features like Telegraph Canyon and Edwards Draw. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Wooten Cem to the north and the Big Paint Creek Cem near the riverbanks.

Water is the dominant theme of this Texas Hill Country terrain, with numerous named springs such as Seven Hundred Springs, Bowie Spring, and Tanner Springs feeding into the river system. The presence of Paint Cr Ranch Lake and established ranch roads like Stevenson Ranch Rd and McLean Ranch Rd illustrate the area's ongoing legacy of rural ranching and land management, while unique labels like Peter Rabbit Rd add a touch of local character.