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2012 Map of Forreston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Waxahachie and the surrounding drainage of Waxahachie Cr anchor this central Texas landscape, where the modern developments of south Waxahachie meet established rural communities. This survey documents the area's transition into a regional transportation hub, defined by the heavy corridor of Interstate Highway 35 and several regional airports like Haven Field Airport and George P Shanks Airport.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the smaller settlements of Forreston, Nash, and Reagor Springs, alongside the Glenwood Cem. The map reveals a intricate network of creeks, including Little Onion Cr and Big Onion Cr, which shaped the early settlement patterns of these small towns and hamlets. The contrast between established communities like Howard and the expanding residential corridors near the lake reflects the ongoing evolution of Ellis County.