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2013 Map of Hilltop Lakes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hilltop Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hilltop Lakes and the surrounding Leon County countryside are defined by a complex network of small lakes and residential planning in the early 21st century. The landscape is dotted with several water bodies including Lake Tonkawa, Kickapoo Lake, and Mirror Lake, around which a dense web of themed streets—such as Mexico Pkwy and Golfview Dr—radiates. This concentrated development contrasts sharply with the nearby rural settlements of Wealthy and Cross Roads, which maintain a more traditional Texas ranching and agricultural character.

Transport and aviation infrastructure are notable features of this area, evidenced by the Hilltop Lakes Airport and the Wood Crest Ranch Airport. Genealogists may find interest in the documented locations of Greer Cem and Normangee Cem. The hydrology is anchored by the Navasota River and numerous tributaries like Pigeon Roost Cr and Running Cr, which drain the varied terrain of the post oak savannah region.