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2022 Map of Palmer

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Palmer sits at the heart of this Ellis County landscape, where the Interstate 45 corridor serves as the primary spine for modern transit and development between Red Oak and Ennis. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of the Trinity River basin, including Red Oak Creek, Brushy Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, which have historically shaped the agricultural and settlement patterns of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, such as the Neck Memorial Cemetery and Prue Hyde Cemetery. These landmarks, alongside smaller communities like Trumbull, Boyce, and Garrett, preserve the footprint of rural Texas life amidst the expanding reach of nearby Waxahachie. The presence of the Dallas South Port Airport north of Palmer highlights the area's ongoing role in regional logistics and infrastructure.