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2016 Map of Minter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Sulphur River and South Sulphur River define this rural landscape along the boundary of Lamar and Delta counties. These river systems, accompanied by tributaries like Pickering Cr and Big Sandy Cr, create a highly channelized environment that historically influenced the placement of agricultural settlements and roads. Small crossroads and community hubs like Minter, Kensing, Taylortown, and Vasco are linked by a grid of farm-to-market roads and county routes, including FM 1497 and FM 196.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land use through the preservation of community landmarks such as Minter Cem and Kensing Cem. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and subtle elevations like Robertson Hill, while water features such as Bozman Lake and Lake Cr provide focal points for the local hydrology. This map documents the persistent rural character of North Texas in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape largely unchanged in its primary agricultural and residential footprint.