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2012 Map of Elmo

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Elmo stands as a primary settlement in this corner of Kaufman County, surrounded by a network of rural communities including Frog, College Mound, and Abner. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and branches of numerous local waterways, most notably Muddy Cedar Cr and Walnut Cr. Significant water infrastructure for the nearby population is visible through the New Terrell City Lake and Old Terrell City Lake in the northwest, reflecting the area's development.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural road network and identify family-named landmarks such as Elmo Cem. The drainage patterns provided by Hardin Br, Eagans Br, and Big Cottonwood Cr illustrate the agricultural character of the region. The modern corridor of Interstate 20 bisects the terrain, contrasting with the smaller local routes like FM-2728 and Co RD 376 that connect these dispersed Texas communities.