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2013 Map of Dennis

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Brazos River meanders across this Parker County landscape, defining the rural character of communities like Dennis and Allison. Several river crossings, including Maxwell Crossing, Stephens Crossing, and Powell Crossing, highlight the historical importance of the river as both a barrier and a thoroughfare. The terrain is marked by distinctive oxbows and bends such as Lazy Bend and Horseshoe Bend, where the water has carved deep into the Texas countryside.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the presence of several family-named burial grounds, including Buckner Cem, Holder Cem, and Stephens Cem. The map reveals a transition toward modern residential developments through the naming of various trails and circles, yet the enduring ranching heritage remains evident at Black Ranch. Water sources like Dripping Springs and numerous creeks such as Cottonwood Cr and Kickapoo Cr continue to shape the drainage and settlement patterns of the region.