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2010 Map of Acton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Acton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Granbury dominates the central landscape of this 2010 survey, illustrating the significant hydrological development of the Brazos River in Hood County. The intricate shoreline, shaped by numerous inlets such as Lusk Branch and McCarthy Branch, is flanked by residential growth in DeCordova and Acton. This area shows a transition from historical rural community centers to a modern recreation-oriented landscape, evidenced by the Nassau Bay Airport and various waterfront developments.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the preservation of the Acton Cemetery and Elm Flat Cemetery, which remain as core historical markers amid the newer subdivisions. The southern portion of the map is defined by large river meanders, including Carmichael Bend and De Cordova Bend, the latter being the site of the De Cordova Bend Dam which maintains the reservoir's levels. Smaller settlements like Waples to the north and El Tesoro to the east provide further context for the region's historic settlement patterns along the Highway 377 corridor.