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2010 Map of Elk

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Elk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this McLennan County region, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities. The map depicts a network of small settlements and agricultural hubs, including the eponymous Elk, Hallsburg, and Battle. A distinct water management infrastructure is evident through numerous Soil Conservation Service structures and local dams, such as Wilbanks Dam and the City of Mart Dam near New Lake Mart.

Genealogical and local history markers are scattered throughout the countryside, with resting places like Harper Cemetery and Lone Oak Cemetery providing links to the area's early residents. The mix of private airstrips like Tradinghouse Creek Airstrip and the larger Rainbow International Airport alongside traditional homesteads on Elk Rd and Meier Settlement illustrates the transition of this Texas landscape into the 21st century.