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2019 Map of Joshua

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Joshua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The northern edge of Johnson County shows a landscape transitioning between the urban growth of Burleson and the established town of Joshua. This 2019 survey documents a region where modern aviation hubs like Benjamin Franklin Airport and Buffalo Chips Airpark sit near historic landmarks such as Caddo Peak and Brushy Knob. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the Nolan River and W Buffalo Cr, which carve through the prairies once traversed by earlier generations of Texans.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in the scattered burial grounds that dot the quadrangle. From Old Bethany Cem in the west to Old Lane Prairie Cem and Lightfoot Cem in the east, these sites offer a direct link to the area's rural past. The presence of the Bnsf Railway and a dense network of farm-to-market roads, such as FM 917, illustrates the long-standing transport corridor connecting these North Texas communities.