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2013 Map of Bassett

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bassett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Sulphur River dominates the southern landscape of this 2013 survey, where its complex bottomlands give way to the sprawling waters of Wright Patman Lake. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of tributaries including Bassett Cr, Brooks Cr, and Calvert Cr, which feed into numerous seasonal basins like Mudd Lake and Blue Lake. This intricate hydrology defines the settlement patterns of Bowie County, with small communities such as Bassett and Darden situated along the higher ground above the floodplains.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the presence of the Morris Cem and Powell Cem, providing vital reference points for family research in the area. The map captures the rural character of northern Texas near the turn of the 21st century, showing established small towns like Siloam and Simms connected by farm-to-market roads that navigate the creeks and ridges leading toward the river valley.