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2010 Map of Valera

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Valera stands as the central hub of this West Texas landscape, situated along the southern edge of the quadrangle. The 2010 survey highlights a region shaped by modern water management and resource extraction, anchored by the expansive Hords Creek Lake and its associated Hords Creek Dam in the north. This reservoir is fed by several tributaries, including Live Oak Branch and McCall Branch, illustrating the intricate hydrological engineering necessary for the arid Coleman County environment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Old Valera Cemetery just north of the townsite, providing a vital link to the area's early residents. The industrial character of the land is evidenced by the Warner Oil Field, while a series of smaller reservoirs, such as Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir, demonstrate the ongoing efforts to manage the watersheds of Home Creek and Mustang Branch. This map documents a rural landscape where traditional ranching and oil production coexist with modern conservation infrastructure.