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2012 Map of Bristol

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bristol serves as the primary hub in this rural Ellis County landscape, situated near the winding course of the Trinity River as it defines the eastern boundary. The area's agricultural identity is reflected in its local infrastructure, with thoroughfares like Old Gin Rd and Old Pecan hinting at the historical industry of the region. Local genealogy is well-documented through several family-named burial grounds, including the Norman Cem to the north and the Hefley Cem near the town center.

A complex network of water management is visible through numerous named catchments, such as Hefner Lake Number 1 and various Soil Conservation Service Reservoirs, which manage the flow of tributaries like Bear Cr and Red Oak Cr. To the south, the small settlements of Crisp and Alsdorf anchor the rural farming community, while the Union Hill Cem stands as a focal point for the surrounding countryside.