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2022 Map of Commerce North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Commerce North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Middle Sulphur River and its numerous tributaries, including Willow Oak Cr and Pecan Cr, define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape north of the city of Commerce. The map details a transition from the structured street grid of the city's northern edge to the agricultural expanses surrounding smaller settlements like Fairlie and Jardin. These communities are connected by a dense network of county roads and farm-to-market routes that navigate the low-lying creek bottoms and rises.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered on burial sites such as Sonora Cem and the uniquely named Hope - Sweatbox Cem, which sit amidst the farm holdings. The presence of the Commerce Municipal Airport marks a modern infrastructure landmark near the city, while the winding course of Long Br and Barnett Cr illustrates the hydrological character of the Upper Sabine Basin in this part of Hunt County.