2022 Map of Wayland

About this map

Gunsight stands at the western edge of this landscape where the drainage systems of Gunsolus Cr and Colony Cr meet. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations including Gunsight Mtn, Bald Mtn, and the curiously named Steal Easy Mtn to the northeast. This part of North Central Texas shows a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the region's ranching and agricultural history, anchored by small community hubs and family burial grounds. Local genealogists will find several significant sites, such as Gunsight Cem, Wayland Cem, and Acker Cem, which are tucked away among the many forks of the creeks. The intricate network of county roads, such as Co RD 154 and Co RD 124, winds through the breaks of the Middle Fork Gunsolus Cr and W Fork Gunsolus Cr, following the natural topography created by the numerous ridges and hills that break the horizon.