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2010 Map of Leon South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Red River carves a winding path through this borderland, defining the sharp turn at Saddler Bend and the prominent heights of Rock Bluff. This landscape is marked by the rugged drainage patterns of Mountain Creek and Cedar Creek as they flow toward the river valley. The region is predominantly rural, characterized by small clusters of settlement like Leon in the north and Bulcher further south, connected by a network of county roads and farm-to-market routes like FM 677.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites dotting the countryside, including the Williams Cemetery, Scanland Cemetery, and Brushy Mound Cemetery. These sites, along with terrain features like Owl Hollow and Cottonwood Hollow, provide a detailed look at the local geography and family history of the area during the early 21st century. The map illustrates the transition from the high ground down to the river bottoms, where small intermittent streams like Valley Branch feed into the primary waterway.