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2012 Map of Kemp

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kemp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The settlement of Kemp and its surrounding countryside in Kaufman County are defined by a complex network of waterways feeding into the massive Cedar Cr Reservoir. This early 21st-century landscape shows a blend of rural agriculture and energy production, most notably the Ham-Gossett Oil Field located east of the reservoir's north arm. The town of Kemp itself serves as a local hub, situated between Kemp Lake and the wetlands of Kings Cr.

Tracing the smaller roads north of town leads to the community of Becker and the Lone Oak Cem, which provide essential touchstones for local genealogical research. The drainage patterns are intricate, with several named tributaries like Walnut Cr, Williams Cr, and the Lacy Fork converging toward the reservoir. The map documents the modern infrastructure and rural land divisions of this Texas region before further suburban expansion from the west.