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2013 Map of Lyons

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lyons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lyons serves as the primary settlement in this part of Burleson County, situated within a landscape defined by the intricate drainage systems of Davidson Cr and Bell Cr. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural agriculture toward modern residential development, particularly evident in the dense network of roads such as Beaver Creek Dr and Berry Ridge Rd S north of the main town site. This area, surrounding Mallard Lake and Beaver Lake, contrasts with the more open, traditional land use patterns found further south and west.

For those researching local history or genealogy, the sheet is a vital record of several family and community burial grounds, including Lawrence Cem, Khrone Cem, and High Prairie Cem. The presence of Center Line and numerous secondary watercourses like Rough Bayou and Sessums Br underscores the importance of the local watershed in determining historical property boundaries and transit routes in this corner of the Brazos River valley region.