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2016 Map of Ferris

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ferris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Ferris serves as a primary hub where the North Texas prairies meet the drainage of the Trinity River. This landscape is defined by its watercourses, including Tenmile Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Bear Cr, which dictate the placement of early settlements and road networks. The boundary between Dallas Co and Ellis Co bisects the area, highlighting the proximity of Red Oak and Wilmer to the southern reaches of the metropolitan corridor.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in various burial sites, such as the Old Cem, Bluff Springs Cem, and Carver Memorial Park. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the transition from local routes like S Millers Ferry Rd and Ferris Rd to the expansive Lancaster Regional Airport. The map also captures several smaller drainages like Gravel Slough and Long Br that shape the rural character between the larger towns of Lancaster and Hutchins.