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2010 Map of Joshua

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Joshua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Joshua and the northern outskirts of Cleburne anchor this landscape, where the prairie of Johnson County meets the early 21st-century expansion of residential and aviation infrastructure. A network of rural roads, such as Nolan River Rd and Co Rd 913, connects disparate homesteads and private landing strips like Buffalo Chips Airpark, Taylors Air Park, and Blackwood Airpark. These small airfields reflect the region's modern character, yet the presence of several established burial grounds provides deep genealogical roots.

The topography is punctuated by prominent natural landmarks like Caddo Peak and Brushy Knob, while watercourses including the Nolan River and West Buffalo Creek define the local drainage. Cultural landmarks such as Old Bethany Cemetery, Caddo Cemetery, and Old Lane Prairie Cemetery sit alongside newer developments like Greenacres Memorial Park, marking the progression of the community's history from its pioneer foundations to a modern suburban-rural mix.