2016 Map of Dorchester

About this map

Dorchester and its surrounding agricultural corridor are defined by the headwaters of the E Fork Trinity River and several significant tributaries, including Choctaw Cr and Little Elm Cr. This region of Grayson County reflects a transition from early settlement routes to modern aviation infrastructure, as evidenced by the TXAerosport Aerodrome situated between the primary townships. The landscape is etched with reminders of older transit patterns, notably Old Preston Rd and Old Gunter Hwy, which run parallel to newer thoroughfares. Natural landmarks like McKinstry Springs and named watercourses such as Squirrel Cr and Buck Cr highlight the drainage network that shaped the location of local farmsteads. The map also captures the outlying edges of Southmayd, Gunter, and Howe, documenting the rural-suburban interface of north Texas in the early 21st century.