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2010 Map of Borden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Borden and Shaws Bend anchor this portion of Colorado County, where the Colorado River carves a sweeping path through the northern landscape. The area is defined by its deep genealogical roots, evidenced by a high density of burial grounds including the Old Osage Cemetery, Fitzgerald Cemetery, and Ijams Cemetery. Transport and industry are marked by the Borden-Siding railroad feature and the Hamel Oil Field, showing how the local economy integrated with rail and natural resources.

Creeks and branches, such as Skull Creek, Harveys Creek, and Dowdy Creek, crisscross the territory, creating a complex drainage system that influenced early settlement patterns. Historical education is represented by the Oak Grove School, situated near the banks of Dowdy Creek. The map provides a clear view of the rural road network, from F-M 1890 to numerous county roads like Co RD 216, which connect these scattered landmarks and family-named cemeteries.