2019 Map of Bristol

About this map

The Trinity River defines the eastern boundary of this North Texas landscape, where the agricultural traditions of Ellis County are reflected in a network of rural settlements and family-named cemeteries. The crossroads at Bristol and Crisp anchor the northern and western portions of the quadrangle, while Alsdorf sits to the east, connected by a grid of farm-to-market roads like FM 660. Local genealogy is well-documented through scattered burial grounds including Norman Cem, Hefley Cem, and Crisp Cem, often located near legacy homesteads or small churches like Union Hill Cem. Extensive water management infrastructure is evident through numerous reservoirs such as Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir and Hefner Lake Number 2, which support the drainages of Red Oak Cr and Smith Cr. The southern edge captures the northern expansion of Ennis, showcasing the transition from traditional cotton-country geography to modern residential and transit patterns.