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2022 Map of Alvord

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Alvord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Alvord sits at the northern edge of Wise County, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by rolling prairie and a dense network of watercourses. The town's grid, featuring streets like W State St and Denver St, transitions quickly into agricultural and protected lands, most notably the expansive Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland that dominates the central portion of the sheet. This area preserves a unique view of the North Texas ecosystem, punctuated by drainages such as Big Sandy Cr and Mudhole Br.

For family historians, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of outlying rural landmarks and aviation history. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Lone Star Cem, Thomas Cem, and Hopewell Cem, while the presence of Vance Field and Grant Ranch Airport highlights the region's long-standing connection to private aviation. The inclusion of Cowan Xing and the depression known as Dry Hollow further illustrates the specific local terminology used to navigate this terrain.