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2016 Map of Tuscola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Tuscola serves as a central hub in this corner of Taylor County, where the landscape transitions into the distinctive mesas and passes of the Callahan Divide. Small settlements like Ovalo and Lawn anchor the southern reaches, connected by a network of ranch roads that navigate the complex topography. Family history is etched into the terrain at Lemons Gap Cem and McBee Cem, providing critical landmarks for genealogists researching early inhabitants of these prairie communities.

Prominent elevations such as High Lonesome Mtn, Bald Eagle Mtn, and Double Gap Mtn dominate the western and central horizons, shaping the local drainage patterns of Jim Ned Cr and Red Bank Cr. This survey illustrates a modern ranching landscape where seasonal water sources like Ovalo Lake and Stith Lake remain vital to the rural economy. The presence of several named gaps, including Lemons Gap, reveals how early travel and modern roads were forced through specific natural breaks in the rugged Texas uplands.