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'''Ranch to Market Road 187''' ('''RM&nbsp;187''') is a {{convert|81.9|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Farm to Market Road|Ranch to Market Road]] located in [[Zavala County, Texas|Zavala]], [[Uvalde County, Texas|Uvalde]], [[Bandera County, Texas|Bandera]], and [[Kerr County, Texas|Kerr]] counties in the US state of [[Texas]]. The route passes through the cities of [[Sabinal, Texas|Sabinal]], [[Utopia, Texas|Utopia]], and [[Vanderpool, Texas|Vanderpool]]. The road helps connect several small south Texas ranches to major highways. RM&nbsp;187 was first designated in 1945, and was extended three times during the 1940s. As of 2012, it is the longest Ranch to Market Road in the state of Texas.<ref name="FM Fun Facts">{{cite web |author= Transportation Planning and Programming Division |url= http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/hwy/fmfacts.htm |title= Farm/Ranch to Market Road Fun Facts |publisher= Texas Department of Transportation |accessdate= March 5, 2012}}</ref>
'''Ranch to Market Road 187''' ('''RM&nbsp;187''') is a {{convert|81.9|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Farm to Market Road|Ranch to Market Road]] located in [[Zavala County, Texas|Zavala]], [[Uvalde County, Texas|Uvalde]], [[Bandera County, Texas|Bandera]], and [[Kerr County, Texas|Kerr]] counties in the US state of [[Texas]]. The route passes through the cities of [[Sabinal, Texas|Sabinal]], [[Utopia, Texas|Utopia]], and [[Vanderpool, Texas|Vanderpool]]. The road helps connect several small south Texas ranches to major highways and was the filming location for a number of scenes in the 2011 film ''[[Seven Days in Utopia]]''. RM&nbsp;187 was first designated in 1945, and was extended three times during the 1940s. As of 2012, it is the longest Ranch to Market Road in the state of Texas.<ref name="FM Fun Facts">{{cite web |author= Transportation Planning and Programming Division |url= http://www.dot.state.tx.us/tpp/hwy/fmfacts.htm |title= Farm/Ranch to Market Road Fun Facts |publisher= Texas Department of Transportation |accessdate= March 5, 2012}}</ref>


==Route description==
==Route description==
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==History==
==History==
RM&nbsp;187 was first designated as a stretch of road going from Sabinal to the Bandera County line on June 11, 1945. Just 14&nbsp;days later, on June 25, 1945, it was extended from the Bandera County line up to Vanderpool. The highway was extended from an intersection with [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|US 90]] to Garner Field on April 1, 1948, which added approximately {{convert|1.8|mi|km}} to the route. The highway was lengthened on November 23, 1948 to a point {{convert|4.3|mi|km}} south of Sabinal, while the previous extension was cancelled and redesignated to FM 1023. The highway was again lengthened southward by {{convert|6.7|mi|km}} to a dead end point on July 15, 1949. RM&nbsp;187 was again extended south on March 24, 1954 to an intersection with [[Farm to Market Road 140|FM 140]]. This added approximately {{convert|6|mi|km}}, giving the route an overall length of 48 miles. On May 5, 1962, the road was extended {{convert|4.5|mi|km}} northward, totaling {{convert|52.5|mi|km}} long. RM&nbsp;187 was extended to its modern day northern terminus at SH 39 on June 26, 1963, which added about {{convert|12.9|mi|km}} to the route. On June 2, 1967, a large portion of [[Farm to Market Road 2257|FM 2257]] was redesignated to RM&nbsp;187, bringing the route to its southern terminus [[U.S. Route 57 in Texas|US 57]]. This added approximately {{convert|5|mi|km}}, totaling the road length to {{convert|81.9|mi|km}}.<ref name=RM187/>
RM&nbsp;187 was first designated as a stretch of road going from Sabinal to the Bandera County line on June 11, 1945. Just 14&nbsp;days later, on June 25, 1945, it was extended from the Bandera County line up to Vanderpool. The highway was extended from an intersection with [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|US 90]] to Garner Field on April 1, 1948, which added approximately {{convert|1.8|mi|km}} to the route. The highway was lengthened on November 23, 1948 to a point {{convert|4.3|mi|km}} south of Sabinal, while the previous extension was cancelled and redesignated to FM 1023. The highway was again lengthened southward by {{convert|6.7|mi|km}} to a dead end point on July 15, 1949. RM&nbsp;187 was again extended south on March 24, 1954 to an intersection with [[Farm to Market Road 140|FM 140]]. This added approximately {{convert|6|mi|km}}, giving the route an overall length of 48 miles. On May 5, 1962, the road was extended {{convert|4.5|mi|km}} northward, totaling {{convert|52.5|mi|km}} long. RM&nbsp;187 was extended to its modern day northern terminus at SH 39 on June 26, 1963, which added about {{convert|12.9|mi|km}} to the route. On June 2, 1967, a large portion of [[Farm to Market Road 2257|FM 2257]] was redesignated to RM&nbsp;187, bringing the route to its southern terminus [[U.S. Route 57 in Texas|US 57]]. This added approximately {{convert|5|mi|km}}, totaling the road length to {{convert|81.9|mi|km}}.<ref name=RM187/>

RM&nbsp;187 appears as a filming location in the 2011 motion picture ''[[Seven Days in Utopia]]''. In the beginning of the movie, it is the road where actor [[Lucas Black]] wrecks his car. The highway can be seen many times in the background of the film, usually during a scene involving downtown or when the characters are driving to the Links of Utopia Golf Course. The highway also appears in scenes involving the garage and restaurant, which are located along the road.<ref name="googlemaps"/><ref name="7daysinUtopia">{{cite web |first= Forrest |last= Walker |url= http://utopiatexas.info/seven_days_movie.html |title= ''Seven Days in Utopia'': Life is never the same, Once you’ve been to Utopia |publisher= Utopia, Texas |accessdate= March 11, 2012}}</ref>


==Major junctions==
==Major junctions==

Revision as of 06:51, 22 April 2012

Ranch to Market Road 187 marker

Ranch to Market Road 187

Route information
Maintained by TxDOT
Length81.93 mi[1] (131.85 km)
ExistedJune 11, 1945[1]–present
Major junctions
South end US 57 near Batesville
Major intersections US 90 in Sabinal
SH 127 in Sabinal
North end SH 39 near Ingram
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesZavala, Uvalde, Bandera, Kerr
Highway system
← SH 186→ SH 188

Ranch to Market Road 187 (RM 187) is a 81.9-mile (131.8 km) Ranch to Market Road located in Zavala, Uvalde, Bandera, and Kerr counties in the US state of Texas. The route passes through the cities of Sabinal, Utopia, and Vanderpool. The road helps connect several small south Texas ranches to major highways and was the filming location for a number of scenes in the 2011 film Seven Days in Utopia. RM 187 was first designated in 1945, and was extended three times during the 1940s. As of 2012, it is the longest Ranch to Market Road in the state of Texas.[2]

Route description

RM 187 begins at its southern terminus with US Highway 57 (US 57), near Batesville,[3][4] as a paved, two-lane, asphalt road. RM 187 winds through several miles of Southern Texas grassland dotted with trees. The highway passes several large ranches and farms along this course and intersects with several county routes and private roads. For this stretch of the route, RM 187 is heading in a northeast direction. The highway turns north about Template:Convert/spell south of an intersection with FM 140.[5] The two highways run concurrently for nearly a mile (1.6 km) before FM 140 turns westward.[4] RM 187 continues north through rolling grasslands for almost 3.5 miles (5.6 km) before turning in a northeast direction. The route continues in this direction for about Template:Convert/spell before returning to a northerly direction. After about 15 miles (24 km), RM 187 intersects with US 90 and State Highway 127 (SH 127) in the small town of Sabinal.[6] The highway continues through more hilly, rolling grasslands. A few miles later, the highway crosses the Frio River and proceeds past the Waresville cemetery, the Links of Utopia Golf Course, and the Utopia on the River Airport[7] before passing through the "downtown" area[8] of the village of Utopia.[9][10]

Lost Maples State Natural Area, located off RM 187

RM 187 winds through nearly Template:Convert/spell of brushland, passing several large ranches and farms alongside the Frio River. The highway heads through the unincorporated community of Vanderpool[7] and runs concurrently with RM 337 for a length of 1.1 miles (1.8 km). Separating and running northward,[11] RM 187 continues along the southwestern edge of the Lost Maples State Natural Area.[12] The highway turns northeasterly through a long stretch of brushland before reaching its northern terminus at SH 39.[3][9][13]

History

RM 187 was first designated as a stretch of road going from Sabinal to the Bandera County line on June 11, 1945. Just 14 days later, on June 25, 1945, it was extended from the Bandera County line up to Vanderpool. The highway was extended from an intersection with US 90 to Garner Field on April 1, 1948, which added approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) to the route. The highway was lengthened on November 23, 1948 to a point 4.3 miles (6.9 km) south of Sabinal, while the previous extension was cancelled and redesignated to FM 1023. The highway was again lengthened southward by 6.7 miles (10.8 km) to a dead end point on July 15, 1949. RM 187 was again extended south on March 24, 1954 to an intersection with FM 140. This added approximately 6 miles (9.7 km), giving the route an overall length of 48 miles. On May 5, 1962, the road was extended 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northward, totaling 52.5 miles (84.5 km) long. RM 187 was extended to its modern day northern terminus at SH 39 on June 26, 1963, which added about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) to the route. On June 2, 1967, a large portion of FM 2257 was redesignated to RM 187, bringing the route to its southern terminus US 57. This added approximately 5 miles (8.0 km), totaling the road length to 81.9 miles (131.8 km).[1]

RM 187 appears as a filming location in the 2011 motion picture Seven Days in Utopia. In the beginning of the movie, it is the road where actor Lucas Black wrecks his car. The highway can be seen many times in the background of the film, usually during a scene involving downtown or when the characters are driving to the Links of Utopia Golf Course. The highway also appears in scenes involving the garage and restaurant, which are located along the road.[14][15]

Major junctions

CountyLocationmi[14]kmDestinationsNotes
ZavalaBatesville0.00.0 US 57Southern terminus
​12.620.3 FM 140South end of FM 140 concurrency
​13.521.7 FM 140North end of FM 140 concurrency
UvaldeSabinal32.952.9 US 90
32.952.9 SH 127South end of concurrency with SH 127
34.154.9 SH 127North end of concurrency with SH 127
​42.868.9 FM 1796Western terminus of FM 1796
Utopia54.487.5 RM 1050Eastern terminus of RM 1050
​54.487.5 FM 470Western terminus of FM 470
BanderaVanderpool65.0104.6 RM 337Southern end of RM 337 concurrency
66.1106.4 RM 337Northern end of RM 337 concurrency
Kerr​81.9131.8 SH 39Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Ranch to Market Road No. 187". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  2. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division. "Farm/Ranch to Market Road Fun Facts". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  3. ^ a b The Road Atlas (Map) (2008 ed.). 1 in:31 mi. Rand McNally. 2008. p. 101. ISBN 0-528-93981-5. {{cite map}}: Text "section EK2–EM2" ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 347. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved April 7, 2012.[dead link]
  5. ^ The Roads of Texas (Map). 1 in:3.6 mi. Cartography by Mapsco. Mapsco. 2008. p. 131. ISBN 1-56966-421-8.
  6. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 346. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved April 7, 2012.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b Naylor, p. 87.
  8. ^ Valby, p. 43.
  9. ^ a b Official Travel Map (Map). 1 in:20 mi. Texas Department of Transportation. 2010. § Q13–S13.
  10. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 345. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved April 7, 2012.[dead link]
  11. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 344. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved April 7, 2012.[dead link]
  12. ^ Discovery Channel Road Atlas (Map). 1 in:143.5 mi. Cartography by Mapquest.com, Inc. American Map. 2004. p. 107. ISBN 0-8416-1787-2.
  13. ^ Transportation Planning and Programming Division (2012). Texas County Mapbook (PDF) (Map) (2012 ed.). 1:120,000. Texas Department of Transportation. p. 343. OCLC 867856197. Retrieved April 7, 2012.[dead link]
  14. ^ a b Google (March 4, 2012). "Overview map of Ranch to Market Road 187" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  15. ^ Walker, Forrest. "Seven Days in Utopia: Life is never the same, Once you've been to Utopia". Utopia, Texas. Retrieved March 11, 2012.

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