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The Master Trail

"Every backroad has a story. Here is where they meet."

Welcome to the official Texas Backroads Weekly interactive map. Use the icons below to plan your next weekend getaway, find a hidden caffeine fix, or discover a piece of history that the interstates forgot. We update this map every Monday at 08:00 AM sharp with our latest dispatch.

📍 How to Use This Map

  • Click the Pins: Each pin contains the location details and a direct link to our full field notes.
  • Filter by Region: Use the sidebar on the map to toggle between different parts of the Lone Star State.
  • Take It With You: Click the "expand" icon in the top right to open this map in your Google Maps app for turn-by-turn navigation.

Recent Additions to the Trail

http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/1 #31: [Leaning Tower of Texas](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/0)
A tilted icon of the Panhandle.
http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/3 #32: [The Kettle House](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/2)
Galveston's most resilient teapot.
http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/5 #33: [Sunshine House Coffee](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/4)
Coffee, Community, and Kindness.
http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/7 #34: [Mrs. Hollie Tatnell's Grave](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/6)
The grave in the middle of the road.
http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/9 #35: [Munster Mansion](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/8)
1313 Mockingbird Lane, Texas style.

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