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2016 Map of Irving

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The confluence of the West Fork Trinity River and the Elm Fork Trinity River anchors this urban corridor between Irving, Dallas, and Grand Prairie. The landscape is a dense network of residential streets and industrial zones, punctuated by significant water features like Las Colinas Reservoir Number 7, Lake Carolyn, and the Vilbig Lakes. Historic burial sites are preserved throughout the metropolitan sprawl, including Sowers Cem, Smith Cem, and the Oak Grove Memorial Park.

Tracing the geography reveals the contrast between the low-lying basins of Bear Creek and Bear Slough and the elevated terrain of Chalk Hill to the south. Local heritage is visible in the placement of the University of Dallas and the small settlement of Sowers, which stands apart from the dense development of the surrounding cities. The complex water system, including Delaware Creek and Bachman Branch, illustrates the integration of the Trinity River's tributaries into the modern North Texas infrastructure.