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1973 Map of Whon

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Whon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Coleman and McCulloch counties, defining a landscape of sharp relief and historic river crossings. This 1970s survey captures the rural character of Whon, where the local Whon Cem and a solitary grave near the riverbank serve as essential markers for genealogists. The terrain is dominated by prominent elevations such as Parks Mountain and Round Mountain, which overlook a series of traditional fords including Military Crossing and Knight Crossing.

Evidence of small-scale aviation and remote access is visible at the River Bend Landing Strip and another unnamed landing strip to the south. The creek systems, from Deer Hollow Creek to Bluff Creek, reveal the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement near Rockwood. This map provides a clear record of the area's fence lines and rural infrastructure before late-century changes altered the local landscape.