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2013 Map of Cresson

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cresson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cresson and its surrounding prairie landscape in North Texas appear here as a patchwork of expanding residential developments and established rural aviation fields. The town's historical foundations are evidenced by the Cresson Cem, while several other small burial grounds like Keyes Cem, Goforth Cem, and Day-Radcliff Cem dot the countryside, offering valuable markers for local family historians. This area southwest of Fort Worth is defined by its numerous private and community airfields, including Bourland Field Airport, Chigger Field Airport, and the uniquely named Chicken Strip Airport.

Hydrographic features such as the Clear Fork Trinity River and Benbrook Lake to the northeast contrast with the smaller drainage networks of Bear Cr and Mustang Cr. The map documents a specific phase of suburban growth, where traditional ranch land is being partitioned into named subdivisions and loop roads like Sledge Loop and Stone Mountain Rd, while maintaining its identity as a crossroads for light aircraft and rural transport.