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2012 Map of Mertens

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Milford and Mertens anchor this rural landscape in Hill and Ellis counties, where small-town street grids give way to an extensive network of county roads and water management sites. The settlement of Brandon sits at a crossroads in the southwestern portion of the sheet, situated near significant local landmarks like the Old Brandon Cem and Bynum Brandon Cem. These sites, along with the surrounding fields, reflect the long-standing agricultural and community roots of this region.

A complex drainage system defined by Richland Cr, Mill Cr, and White Rock Cr is punctuated by numerous Soil Conservation Service reservoirs, such as Site 44 Reservoir and Site 48 Reservoir. These man-made features illustrate modern efforts to manage the watershed that feeds into Isenberg Lake. The map details many named rural routes, including Joanna Rd, Duke Rd, and Dale Acres Rd, which connect the scattered farmsteads and historic cemeteries to the larger towns.