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2010 Map of Valley Mills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Valley Mills sits at the heart of this Central Texas landscape, where the North Bosque River carves a winding path through the limestone terrain. The river's influence is evident in distinctive geological formations like Horseshoe Bend and the steep elevation changes of Wildcat Canyon and Thompson Hollow. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including the Old Valley Mills Cemetery and Thiele Cemetery, preserving the spatial history of early area families.

The rural landscape is defined by its water management and community sites, from the numerous dams like Hall Lake Dam and Taylor Lake Dam to the Waco Boys Camp located along the river. A network of ranch roads connects smaller settlements like Rock Springs and Delmar Ranch to the regional hub. The presence of the Valley Mills Municipal Airport in the south reflects the modern infrastructure supporting this agricultural and ranching corridor.