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2012 Map of Midlothian

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Midlothian and the surrounding Ellis County countryside are defined by a complex network of waterways and early 21st-century infrastructure. The landscape is carved by the meandering Waxahachie Cr, which is fed by numerous tributaries such as N Prong Cr and S Prong Cr. These natural watercourses are punctuated by agricultural developments and local landmarks including Singleton Farm and the Hi-View Ranch Lake.

Suburban growth from the northwest encounters established rural communities like Sardis and Lone Elm. For genealogists and local historians, several burial grounds are recorded across the quadrangle, including Mt Zion Cem, Sardis Cem, and Hillcrest Park Cem. Regional transportation is anchored by the Mid-Way Regional Airport, situated amidst a transition from traditional ranching lands, such as the Diamond J Ranch Lake Number 2, to modern residential subdivisions.