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2022 Map of Ambrose

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Red River defines the northern boundary of this North Texas landscape, where the borders of Grayson, Fannin, and Bryan County meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Choctaw Creek, Smith Creek, and Brushy Creek, which drain the agricultural lands between Denison and Bells. Evidence of early transit is preserved in the Old RR Grade that cuts across the northern reaches, while the modern transportation spine is formed by the intersection of US Route 69 and State Route 82.

Local family history is exceptionally well-documented through a high density of rural burial sites. Genealogists can locate several small family and community grounds such as Francis Family Cem, Jeremiah Cem, and the Dugan-Whiting Cem. Settlements like Ambrose and Penland serve as local hubs in a landscape still defined by named country roads, reflecting the enduring rural character of this region south of the Oklahoma border.