2010 Map of Lancaster

About this map

DeSoto, Lancaster, and Red Oak anchor this landscape south of Dallas, where residential expansion increasingly surrounds older rural markers and family burial grounds. The drainage of Tenmile Creek and Bear Creek dictates much of the area's geography, with the Cedar Valley College Dam positioned near the northern edge. Longstanding community sites such as Vincent Cemetery and Rawlins Cemetery provide essential touchpoints for local genealogists, while Edgewood Cemetery sits near the winding course of Hells Branch. The map captures a moment of transition where large-scale suburban platting meets established landmarks like Carroll Air Park and the rural roads connecting Glenn Heights to Oak Leaf. This era is defined by the convergence of modern logistics at the DeSoto Post Office and the persistent natural corridors of Red Oak Creek and Brushy Creek.