Ranch to Market Road 337 (RM 337) is a ranch-to-market road in the U.S. state of

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that runs from

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east to

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. The route was designated in 1945 between Camp Wood and Leakey in

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, but was gradually extended eastward over the years until in 1968 it stretched to RM 187 at Vanderpool in Bandera County. In 1976, an additional were added east from RM 187 to connect to SH 16 in Medina, bringing the road to its present form. Passing through the canyonland of the

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northwest of

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, RM 337 is known for its hairpin switchbacks and natural environment; it has been called one of the most scenic drives in Texas.

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magazine named the road no. 18 on its list of "75 Things We Love About Texas" in its April 2006 issue.

History

Ranch to Market Road 337 was first designated on June 11, 1945, as Farm to Market Road 337 (FM 337), traveling from Camp Wood to Leakey. On October 1, 1956, FM 337 was redesignated as RM 337. On October 31, 1957, it was extended eastward, and on September 27, 1960, the route was extended another eastward. On October 1, 1968, the highway was extended eastward 8 miles to an intersection with RM 187. On December 25, 1975, FM 1336 from SH 16 to RM 187 was added to the length of RM 337, adding to the route.

Junction list

References

{{reflist 0337 Transportation in Real County, Texas