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2010 Map of Bristol

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bristol stands at the center of this landscape, a point of convergence for roads like Old Gin Rd and Eleven League Rd that tie the agricultural community together. To the south and east, the smaller settlements of Crisp and Alsdorf anchor a rural terrain defined by local family history and careful water management. Numerous small reservoirs and dams, including the Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir and Hefner Lake Number 1, indicate a region heavily reliant on controlled water resources for ranching and farming operations.

Genealogists will find significant local value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Norman Cemetery, Hefley Cemetery, and Union Hill Cemetery. The northeastern corner of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Trinity River and its floodplain, while the Eisenbeck Ranch Airport reflects the continued integration of private aviation into the Texas ranching lifestyle. The abundance of named branches and prongs, like Persimmon Branch and Hare Prong, further illustrates the intricate drainage network of this Ellis County area.