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2022 Map of Glen Flora

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Glen Flora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wharton and the nearby agricultural settlements of Glen Flora and Mackay define this landscape along the meandering Colorado River. The area is notably dense with legacy burial grounds, reflecting the diverse community history of Wharton County through sites like the Mexican Cemetery, New Prosperity Cem, and Waterhouse Cem. These landmarks, along with several rural churches, are scattered across a terrain shaped by the river's path and a network of drainage sloughs and creeks including Baughman Slough and Bosque Cr.

The southern portion of the map transitions into more industrial and utility-focused land use, anchored by the Wharton Regional Airport and the Pumping Station. Connectivity is maintained by a grid of farm-to-market roads and county routes that link these small communities, such as Sorrelle, to the larger municipal center of Wharton. This modern survey preserves the locations of numerous family and congregational cemeteries that are essential for genealogical research in this part of Texas.