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2016 Map of Mesquite

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mesquite
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The cities of Mesquite and Garland dominate this portion of Dallas County, where urban development meets the expansive eastern wetlands. The map illustrates a landscape transitioned from agrarian roots to a sprawling suburban network, yet pockets of early local history remain visible in landmarks like Pleasant Ridge Cem and the community of Tripp. The hydrology of the area is particularly well-defined, showing the intricate drainage systems of Duck Cr and N Mesquite Cr flowing toward the wider basin of the E Fork Trinity River.

Infrastructure is central to the area's identity here, with the Mesquite Metro Airport providing a specialized aviation hub and major arterial roads like Broadway Blvd and Rosehill Rd connecting residential districts. Along the eastern edge, the topography shifts near the shores of Corder Lake, where the proximity of Heath and the Rockwall County line marks the transition from the dense urban core of the metroplex to the lakefront character of the surrounding suburbs.