2012 Map of Irving

About this map

The Elm Fork Trinity River and W Fork Trinity River converge here, framing a landscape of massive infrastructure and rapid urbanization between Dallas and Fort Worth. The historic settlement of Sowers remains visible as a pocket of local history amidst the sprawling highway networks of W Airport Fwy and E John Carpenter Fwy. This area is a significant site for genealogists and researchers, featuring several distinct burial grounds including Sowers Cem, Smith Cem, and the Dallas City Cem. The presence of the Univ Of Dallas and the Central Regional Wastewater System illustrates the mid-century evolution of the region into a complex academic and industrial hub. Numerous water bodies such as Vilbig Lakes, Spring Lake, and the recreational Lake Carolyn dot the terrain, reflecting the modern management of the river's floodplains.