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2022 Map of Joy

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Joy and Buffalo Springs anchor this portion of southern Clay County, where the Texas landscape is shaped by the winding courses of the E Fork Little Wichita River and its various tributaries. The region's agricultural and rural character is defined by a dense network of family-named roads, such as Edd Williams Rd and Raymond Edwards Rd, which connect scattered homesteads to local landmarks. Genealogy and local history are preserved in several distinct burial grounds including Joy Cem, Buffalo Springs Cem, and the remote Pleasant Valley Cem near the southern border. The presence of Burns Lake and various creeks like Joy Cr and Turkey Cr illustrates the importance of water management in this rolling terrain. This survey provides a clear look at the persistent rural layout of the area, showing how contemporary Farm to Market roads like FM 174 follow historic movement patterns between these small settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2022
Date Published2022
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain